歘 (chuā) - Chuā/Xū — an onomatopoeic character representing sudden, swift & describes something happening quickly or abruptly.

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chuā ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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歘 · chuā

Chuā/Xū — an onomatopoeic character representing sudden, swift movements or sounds;

describes something happening quickly or abruptly.

Chuā/Xū — an onomatopoeic character representing sudden, swiftdescribes something happening quickly or abruptly.

Usage highlights

suddenly fly awaydisappear in a flashquick movementswift soundflickering lightrapid passing

Synonyms

  • 倏— suddenly, quickly
  • 忽— suddenly, abruptly
  • 骤— sudden, abrupt

Antonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual
  • 慢— slow, leisurely
  • 迟— late, delayed

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bird flew away suddenly (歘的一声飞走了).
  • He disappeared in a flash (歘的一下不见了).
  • The car sped past quickly (汽车歘地开过去了).
  • The light flickered on and off (灯光歘歘地闪烁).

Collocations

  • suddenly fly away(歘飞)
  • disappear in a flash(歘不见)
  • quick movement(歘动)
  • swift sound(歘声)
  • flickering light(歘光)
  • rapid passing(歘过)

Idioms

  • Like a fleeting shadow(歘如影)
  • Swift as lightning(歘如电)
  • Suddenly appearing and disappearing(歘现歘隐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in literary and poetic contexts to describe sudden, swift actions or sounds.
  • Common in classical Chinese literature to depict rapid movements or fleeting moments.
  • Often appears in descriptive passages to create vivid imagery of speed and abruptness.

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