驟 (zhòu) - Sudden, abrupt & swift, rapid

驟Tone 4

zhòu ｜ 24 strokes ｜ radical:

志

驟 · zhòu

Sudden, abrupt;

swift, rapid;

a gallop;

to gallop;

to hasten.

Sudden, abruptswift, rapida gallop

Usage highlights

Sudden changeSudden rainRapidly increaseSuddenly stopGalloping horseSudden drop

Synonyms

  • 突— sudden, abrupt
  • 急— urgent, rapid
  • 迅— swift, fast

Antonyms

  • 渐— gradual, slowly
  • 缓— slow, leisurely
  • 徐— gentle, unhurried

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The weather changed suddenly (天气骤变).
  • He rode his horse at a gallop (他策马骤驰).
  • There was a sudden drop in temperature (气温骤降).
  • The company experienced rapid growth (公司业务骤增).

Collocations

  • Sudden change(骤变)
  • Sudden rain(骤雨)
  • Rapidly increase(骤增)
  • Suddenly stop(骤停)
  • Galloping horse(骤马)
  • Sudden drop(骤降)

Idioms

  • Violent wind and sudden rain(暴风骤雨)
  • Unexpected fortune or disaster(骤富骤祸)
  • Galloping without stopping(驰骤不息)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a horse running swiftly, evolving to mean suddenness or rapid change.
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe dramatic weather changes or swift movements.
  • In modern usage, frequently appears in contexts describing abrupt economic, social, or natural changes.

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