瞬间移动
shùn jiān yí dòng
The English verb 'teleport' is translated into Mandarin as 瞬间移动 (shùn jiān yí dòng).
瞬间移动 is used to describe the ability to move from one place to another instantly, most commonly in the contexts of science fiction, fantasy or video games.
Meaning: travel without physically crossing distance (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 瞬间 (shùnjiān), meaning 'instant' or 'moment' and 移动 (yídòng), meaning 'to move' or 'movement'.
Which one should you use?
While 瞬间移动 is the standard term, you may encounter the slang abbreviation 瞬移. Additionally, 传送 (chuán sòng) can be used as a formal way to say teleport, though it carries the broader meaning of transmitting or transporting.
How do you pronounce it?
shùn jiān yí dòng
Did you know?
- If someone 'teleports' in a funny or unexpected way in a Chinese meme, viewers might describe it using the word 闪现 (shǎn xiàn), a term specifically borrowed from the 'Flash' ability in the game League of Legends.
- The word 瞬间 (shùnjiān) is deeply rooted in Buddhist terminology, originally referring to the smallest possible unit of time in an instant.
- The slang term 瞬移 (shùn yí) is frequently used by gamers to complain about 'lag' or network glitches that cause their character to jump erratically across a map.
Examples in context
- 在科幻小说中经常可以看到人们利用科技实现传送。In science fiction novels, people frequently use technology to achieve teleportation.
- 天啊！他真的好像瞬间传送一样消失了。Oh my! He really disappeared as if he teleported.
- 他学会了瞬间移动的技能。Tā xuéhuì le shùnjiān yídòng de jìnéng.He learned the skill of teleportation.
- 如果可以瞬间移动，我就能去旅行了。Rúguǒ kěyǐ shùnjiān yídòng, wǒ jiù néng qù lǚxíng le.If I could teleport, I could travel.
- 电影里的主角可以瞬间移动。Diànyǐng lǐ de zhǔjiǎo kěyǐ shùnjiān yídòng.The protagonist in the movie can teleport.
Example conversation
Zhiqiang and Xiaowen are talking about their long commute.
- 志强 Zhiqiang每天上班太累了。Měitiān shàngbān tài lèi le.Going to work every day is so tiring.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen我也觉得，真希望可以瞬间移动。Wǒ yě juéde, zhēn xīwàng kěyǐ shùnjiān yídòng.I agree, I really wish I could teleport.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那样我们就不用挤地铁了。Nàyàng wǒmen jiù bùyòng jǐ dìtiě le.Then we wouldn't have to squeeze onto the subway.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen那简直是完美的梦想。Nà jiǎnzhí shì wánměi de mèngxiǎng.That would be a perfect dream.
