Word: 灵机一动 (língjīyīdòng) Traditional: 靈機一動 灵机一动 dictionary entry língjīyīdòng a bright idea suddenly occurs (idiom); to be struck by a brainwave Full dictionary entry for 灵机一动 Example sentences using 灵机一动 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 我正发愁时，突然灵机一动。 Wǒ zhèng fāchóu shí, tūrán língjīyídòng. Just as I was worrying, I suddenly had a flash of inspiration. 我正发愁没办法，突然灵机一动。 Wǒ zhèng fāchóu méi bànfǎ, tūrán língjīyídòng. I was worried with no solution, when suddenly an idea struck me.