A lesson in translation: on a whim

2021-10-27 08:02:57

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"Whim", a Chinese idiom, describes a momentary impulse, suddenly a certain thought. Can be translated as "be prompted by a sudden impulse; be seized by a whim"。 Common expressions such as "feel a sudden urge to do something."

Example:

On a whim to change the original plan, then how to do it? How can we change our original plan on a sudden impulse?

He suddenly had a whim and wanted to get up and sing. He had a sudden impulse to stand up and sing.

Editor: Jade

Source: chinadaily.com.cn

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