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遽 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
遽jùrapid, sudden, unexpectedd, 16 strokes, radical 辶, rank #82484, Very Hard
遽jùhurryunknown, 16 strokes, radical 辶, rank #82484, Very Hard
遽jùfastunknown, 16 strokes, radical 辶, rank #82484, Very Hard
遽jùsuddenlyunknown, 16 strokes, radical 辶, rank #82484, Very Hard
jù(ju4) T4
  1. 1rapid, sudden, unexpected
  2. 2hurry
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March 24, 2026

遽jù(ju4)

The character 遽 (jù) means 'rapid' or 'sudden,' often used to describe something that occurs unexpectedly or with haste. It can convey a sense of urgency or a quick change in circumstances, making it suitable in both written and spoken contexts when talking about events that happen abruptly.

Strokes16Radical辶Frequency#82484DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of speed is often associated with efficiency and progress, especially in business. The use of 遽 can reflect the fast-paced nature of modern life in urban settings, where rapid changes are commonplace.

Memory Tip

Imagine a rabbit (the character's radical '辶' suggests movement) suddenly sprinting away from danger. The sound 'jù' can be remembered by thinking of 'jumping quickly,' emphasizing the idea of rapid action.

Meanings of 遽

jù(ju4)
1rapid, sudden, unexpected
2hurry
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About 遽

遽Simplified
16Strokes
辶Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 遽

Quick Contrast

急 (jí) - use 急 for urgency in a more emotional or personal context, while 遽 emphasizes the rapidity of an event.

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 遽 with similar characters like 急 (jí), which also means 'urgent,' but has a slightly different connotation. It is more common in formal contexts or literary texts, so ensure to use it appropriately depending on your audience.

HSK Study Tips

While 遽 is not a standard HSK level word, it connects to HSK 4 vocabulary related to speed and urgency, such as 快 (kuài) and 赶 (gǎn). Students should focus on understanding its nuanced meaning in context to avoid confusion with more commonly used synonyms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 遽 by substituting it for more common words like 快 (kuài) or 急 (jí). For example, saying '我很遽' (Wǒ hěn jù) is incorrect; instead, it should be '我很快' (Wǒ hěn kuài) to express being fast.

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Etymology of 遽

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 豦 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

walk

Semantic (meaning)辶
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Phonetic (sound)豦
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Case file: 遽

Phonosemantic compound. 辶 represents the meaning and 豦 represents the sound.

  1. 1The meaning half辶 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half豦 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaywalk
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 遽?

Decomposition of 遽

IDS Structure⿺辶豦
遽Full Character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
豦ju4
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 遽?

How to say rapid, sudden, unexpected in Chinese

“rapid, sudden, unexpected” in Chinese is遽jù

The character 遽 (jù) means 'rapid' or 'sudden,' often used to describe something that occurs unexpectedly or with haste. It can convey a sense of urgency or a quick change in circumstances, making it suitable in both written and spoken contexts when talking about events that happen abruptly.

When to use 遽

Learners often confuse 遽 with similar characters like 急 (jí), which also means 'urgent,' but has a slightly different connotation. It is more common in formal contexts or literary texts, so ensure to use it appropriately depending on your audience.

遽 or something close to it

急 (jí) - use 急 for urgency in a more emotional or personal context, while 遽 emphasizes the rapidity of an event.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 遽 by substituting it for more common words like 快 (kuài) or 急 (jí). For example, saying '我很遽' (Wǒ hěn jù) is incorrect; instead, it should be '我很快' (Wǒ hěn kuài) to express being fast.

Write 遽

遽

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Word Family of 遽

Words Containing This Character4
遽jùhurry
急遽rapid
遽然(literary) all of a sudden
惊遽in a panic驚遽
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Compound Meaning

What does 遽 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 遽

You can say '他走得很遽' (Tā zǒu dé hěn jù), meaning 'He walks very quickly.'

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