猝 (cù) - Sudden & abrupt

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Sudden;

abrupt;

unexpected;

hasty;

describes something happening quickly and without warning.

Suddenabruptunexpected

Usage highlights

Sudden deathAbruptlyCaught off guardHastySudden attackSudden change

Synonyms

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He died suddenly (猝死).
  • The company faced an abrupt crisis (猝然危机).
  • The attack was completely unexpected (猝不及防).
  • She made a hasty decision (猝尔决定).

Collocations

  • Sudden death(猝死)
  • Abruptly(猝然)
  • Caught off guard(猝不及防)
  • Hasty(猝尔)
  • Sudden attack(猝击)
  • Sudden change(猝变)

Idioms

  • Caught unprepared(猝不及防)
  • Die suddenly(猝然而逝)
  • Unexpected disaster(猝祸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in medical contexts to describe sudden death or health emergencies.
  • In literature, conveys dramatic, unexpected turns of events.
  • Carries a sense of urgency and lack of preparation.

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