靈機一動 líng jī yī dòng

sudden bright idea; sudden inspiration

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. a bright idea suddenly occurs (idiom); to hit upon an inspiration
  2. 2. to be struck by a brainwave

Characters

Character Meaning
靈 líng
effective; efficacious; spirit
機 jī
machine; engine; opportunity
一 yī HSK 1
one; 1; single
動 dòng
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to stir (emotions)