驀 (mò) - Suddenly & abruptly

驀Tone 4

mò ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

驀 · mò

Suddenly;

abruptly;

unexpectedly;

also refers to mounting a horse or stepping up.

Suddenlyabruptlyunexpectedly

Usage highlights

SuddenlyAbruptlyMount a horseStep upUnexpected thoughtSuddenly turn head

Synonyms

  • 突— sudden; abrupt
  • 骤— sudden; abrupt
  • 猝— sudden; unexpected

Antonyms

  • 渐— gradual; slowly
  • 徐— slow; gradual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He suddenly turned around (蓦地转身).
  • The idea came to her abruptly (蓦然想到).
  • She mounted the horse in one swift movement (蓦上马).

Collocations

  • Suddenly(蓦地)
  • Abruptly(蓦然)
  • Mount a horse(蓦马)
  • Step up(蓦上)
  • Unexpected thought(蓦想)
  • Suddenly turn head(蓦回头)

Idioms

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

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to mount a horse' or 'to step up', 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 (馬), reflecting its original equestrian meaning.

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