Meanings of 欻
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AI Study Notes for 欻
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may come across as formal or literary. Be cautious with the pronunciation; some learners confuse it with similar sounds. It often appears in literary contexts or descriptions of sudden events.
Although 欻 is not an HSK word, it can be useful for learners at higher levels to understand literary texts. Focus on the context in which it appears and try to connect it to other words that convey suddenness, like 突然 (tūrán).
Learners may confuse 欻 with similar-sounding characters such as 突 (tū), which means 'sudden' but is more commonly used. For example, using 欻 in place of 突 in the phrase 突然发生 (tūrán fāshēng, 'suddenly happening') would be incorrect.
Pronunciation of 欻
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Etymology of 欻
To fan 欠 flames 炎; 欠 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 欻
- 1The giveawayTo fan 欠 flames 炎; 欠 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Decomposition of 欻
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How to say sudden, abrupt in Chinese
“sudden, abrupt” in Chinese is欻
The character 欻 (chuā) represents the idea of something sudden or abrupt, often used to describe a quick or unexpected action. It can also refer to the onomatopoeic sound of a crash or similar noise, capturing the essence of suddenness in both action and sound.
When to use 欻
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may come across as formal or literary. Be cautious with the pronunciation; some learners confuse it with similar sounds. It often appears in literary contexts or descriptions of sudden events.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 欻 with similar-sounding characters such as 突 (tū), which means 'sudden' but is more commonly used. For example, using 欻 in place of 突 in the phrase 突然发生 (tūrán fāshēng, 'suddenly happening') would be incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 欻
欻 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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____拉一声,把菜倒进了滚油锅里.
The vegetables dropped into the boiling oil with a sizzle.
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Word Family of 欻
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Frequently Asked Questions about 欻
It is rarely used in casual conversation and more often found in literary or formal contexts.
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