hurried; in a rush
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
hurried; hasty; in a rush
literaryDescribes the manner of an action, emphasizing speed due to lack of time. Often used in written or formal contexts, and reduplicated (AA form).
Tā他
lái来
qù去
cōng匆
cōng匆
，
huà话
dōu都
méi没
shuō说
jǐ几
jù句
。
He came and went in a hurry, barely saying a few words.
Lí离
bié别
shí时
，
tā她
zhǐ只
liú留
xià下
le了
cōng匆
cōng匆
yī一
piē瞥
。
When parting, she only left a hasty glance.
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Tā他
xíng行
sè色
cōng匆
cōng匆
de地
gǎn赶
qù去
jī机
chǎng场
。
He hurriedly rushed to the airport, looking like he was in a great rush to travel.
Wǒ我
cōng匆
cōng匆
chī吃
le了
zǎo早
fàn饭
jiù就
qù去
shàng上
bān班
le了
。
I ate breakfast in a hurry and went to work.