Meanings of 蓦
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突 (tū) — use 蓦 (mò) for sudden occurrences that evoke surprise, while 突 (tū) emphasizes the abruptness or sharpness of the action.
Be cautious with the tone; 蓦 is pronounced with a falling tone (mò), which can change the meaning entirely. It is often used in literary or dramatic contexts, so it may not be commonly used in everyday conversations. Collocations include phrases like 蓦然回首 (suddenly looking back).
Although 蓦 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it connects to the concept of suddenness found in other HSK words like 突然 (tūrán). Focus on recognizing its usage in literature and poetry, where its impact is more pronounced.
Learners may confuse 蓦 with similar-sounding words due to the tone, leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 'mā' instead of 'mò' can result in a completely different meaning. Pay attention to the falling tone to avoid this error.
Pronunciation of 蓦
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Etymology of 蓦
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驀.
horse
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Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驀.
- 1The meaning half马 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half莫 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayhorse
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say suddenly, quickly, abruptly in Chinese
“suddenly, quickly, abruptly” in Chinese is蓦
The character 蓦 (mò) conveys the meaning of something occurring suddenly or abruptly. It is often used to describe unexpected actions or events that happen quickly, giving a sense of surprise or immediacy.
When to use 蓦
Be cautious with the tone; 蓦 is pronounced with a falling tone (mò), which can change the meaning entirely. It is often used in literary or dramatic contexts, so it may not be commonly used in everyday conversations. Collocations include phrases like 蓦然回首 (suddenly looking back).
蓦 or something close to it
突 (tū) — use 蓦 (mò) for sudden occurrences that evoke surprise, while 突 (tū) emphasizes the abruptness or sharpness of the action.
What learners get wrong
Learners may confuse 蓦 with similar-sounding words due to the tone, leading to incorrect usage. For example, using 'mā' instead of 'mò' can result in a completely different meaning. Pay attention to the falling tone to avoid this error.
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Word Family of 蓦
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Frequently Asked Questions about 蓦
You can say, '他蓦地出现了', which means 'He appeared suddenly.'
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