倐 (shū) - Suddenly, quickly, rapidly — describes something happening in

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shū ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

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倐 · shū

Suddenly, quickly, rapidly — describes something happening in an instant or with great speed.

Suddenly, quickly, rapidly — describes something happening in

Usage highlights

SuddenlySwiftlyQuickly disappearAbrupt changeInstantaneousRapid movement

Synonyms

  • 倏— suddenly, quickly (variant with same meaning)
  • 忽— suddenly, abruptly
  • 骤— sudden, abrupt

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual
  • 徐— slow, gentle
  • 渐— gradual, progressive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suddenly disappeared (倐忽不见).
  • Time passes quickly (时光倐逝).
  • The bird flew away swiftly (鸟倐然飞去).
  • His expression changed abruptly (表情倐变).

Collocations

  • Suddenly(倐忽)
  • Swiftly(倐然)
  • Quickly disappear(倐逝)
  • Abrupt change(倐变)
  • Instantaneous(倐瞬)
  • Rapid movement(倐动)

Idioms

  • Like a fleeting shadow(倐如影逝)
  • Swift as lightning(倐若电闪)
  • Suddenly appear and disappear(倐现倐隐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe rapid, instantaneous movements or changes.
  • Commonly appears in poetic contexts to convey the fleeting nature of time or sudden transformations.
  • Shares similar usage with the more common character 倏, which has the same meaning and pronunciation.

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