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突发 (tū fā): sudden, unexpected

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
sudden, unexpected
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to occur suddenly

Chinese explanation

  • 突然发生
  • 出人意料地出现,多指事件、情况或疾病等在短时间内骤然产生,常带有意外、紧急的意味。

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HSK 3

to send out

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Example sentences

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While he was in a meeting, he had a sudden heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.

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This sudden rainstorm caused many roads to be flooded, and traffic was paralyzed for a time.

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In the face of an emergency, staying calm is the most important thing.

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Earthquake experts remind people not to panic during a sudden earthquake and to quickly hide under a sturdy table.

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