adjective / adverb HSK 5
Traditional 驟
sudden · abrupt · suddenly
Meaning
骤 describes something that happens suddenly, abruptly, or unexpectedly, often with intensity. It emphasizes the rapid and dramatic nature of a change or event, commonly used with weather, emotions, or situations that shift quickly without warning.
Usage
骤 is more formal and literary than everyday words like 突然. It frequently appears in written Chinese, news reports, and formal speech. Commonly paired with verbs or other adjectives to emphasize suddenness, such as 骤降 (plummet), 骤增 (surge), or 骤雨 (sudden rain).
Examples
- 01气温骤降，大家要注意保暖。, .The temperature has dropped suddenly; everyone should pay attention to keeping warm.
- 02他的病情骤然恶化，医生立即进行了抢救。, .His condition suddenly worsened, and the doctors immediately performed emergency treatment.
Common collocations
- 骤然suddenly, abruptly
- 骤降to drop suddenly, plummet
- 骤增to surge, increase suddenly
- 骤雨sudden rainstorm
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 驟 contains the horse radical 馬, suggesting rapid movement like a galloping horse, combined with phonetic component 聚, conveying the sense of sudden gathering or rushing.