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March 24, 2026
欻chuā(chua1)
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.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese literature and poetry, suddenness is often used to evoke strong emotions or create dramatic tension, making 欻 a character that embodies those literary traditions.
Memory Tip
Imagine a door suddenly slamming shut with a loud 'chuā' sound. The character 欻 has a radical that suggests movement, and the sound you hear reflects the suddenness of that action, helping you remember its meaning.
Meanings of 欻
chuā(chua1)
primary
1sudden, abrupt
2(onom.) crashing sound
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About 欻
欻Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 欻
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a door suddenly slamming shut with a loud 'chuā' sound. The character 欻 has a radical that suggests movement, and the sound you hear reflects the suddenness of that action, helping you remember its meaning.
Usage Notes
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.
HSK Study Tips
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).
Cultural Note
In Chinese literature and poetry, suddenness is often used to evoke strong emotions or create dramatic tension, making 欻 a character that embodies those literary traditions.
Common Mistakes
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.
Example Sentences for 欻 (1)
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欻拉一声,把菜倒进了滚油锅里.
xū lā yī shēng, , bǎ cài dǎo jìn le gǔn yóu guō.
The vegetables dropped into the boiling oil with a sizzle.
Cultural Notes for 欻
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese literature and poetry, suddenness is often used to evoke strong emotions or create dramatic tension, making 欻 a character that embodies those literary traditions.
Word Family of 欻
Words Containing This Character1
欻chuāsuddenly
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Compound Meaning
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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.
It is pronounced 'chuā', but some may mistakenly pronounce it 'huā'.
It is not commonly used in idioms, but understanding its meaning can help in interpreting literary works.
