Chinese phrase

别眨眼 bié zhá yǎn

Meaning

Don't blink

When to use it

Asks someone to keep their eyes open and not miss something. It is informal and often builds anticipation before a quick, surprising, or impressive moment.

Example dialogue

准备好了,别眨眼。 zhǔn bèi hǎo le bié zhá yǎn

All set, don't blink.

好的,笑一个。 hǎo de xiào yí gè

Okay, smile.

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