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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.
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Etymology of 蓦
Phonosemantic compound. 马 represents the meaning and 莫 represents the sound. Simplified form of 驀.
horse
Origin
蓦 = 马 + 莫. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 蓦
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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.
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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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