蓦 (mò) - Suddenly & unexpectedly

蓦Tone 4

mò ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

蓦 · mò

Suddenly;

unexpectedly;

abruptly;

to leap up or mount a horse.

Suddenlyunexpectedlyabruptly

Usage highlights

SuddenlyAll of a suddenUnexpectedlyMount a horseSudden realizationSuddenly look back

Synonyms

  • 突— sudden; abrupt
  • 骤— sudden; abrupt
  • 忽— suddenly

Antonyms

  • 渐— gradually; slowly
  • 徐— slowly; gently

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suddenly turned around (蓦然转身).
  • The idea came to her unexpectedly (蓦地想到).
  • He mounted his horse and rode away (蓦马而去).

Collocations

  • Suddenly(蓦地)
  • All of a sudden(蓦然)
  • Unexpectedly(蓦然间)
  • Mount a horse(蓦马)
  • Sudden realization(蓦然醒悟)
  • Suddenly look back(蓦然回首)

Idioms

  • Suddenly looking back(蓦然回首)
  • Suddenly understanding(蓦然醒悟)
  • Suddenly appearing(蓦然出现)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to mount a horse' or 'to leap', later extended to mean 'suddenly' or 'abruptly'.
  • Often used in classical Chinese poetry and literature to describe sudden actions or realizations.
  • The character contains the horse radical (马), reflecting its original equestrian meaning.

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