灵机一动 língjī-yídòng a bright idea suddenly occurs (idiom)
a bright idea suddenly occurs (idiom); to hit upon an inspiration; to be struck by a brainwave
怎么记住“灵机一动”: 灵 spirit + 机 machine + 一 one + 动 move = a bright idea suddenly occurs (idiom).
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- Idiom 'to have a sudden brainwave' - 他灵机一动，想出个办法 (tā língjī yídòng, xiǎngchū ge bànfǎ) struck by an idea, he found a way.
- Describes a clever idea flashing to mind on the spur of the moment.
- Positive/vivid; common in storytelling about quick thinking.