an inch of shadow moved is as long as a year -- how i have thought of you!; a brief moment seems to last a whole year.; ardently miss sb. after separation
Related Translations:
寸阴: [书面语] time indicated by a shadow moving a cun -- a very short time
寸阴是惜: value every spare moment for (study etc.); be careful of one's time.; even the least space of time must not be wasted.; utilize [improve] every minute; not to waste a single moment
寸阴尺璧: an inch of shade is equal to a foot of jade. -- time is more precious than money