cù
猝
sudden; abrupt
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
suddenly; abruptly; all of a sudden
literaryA literary/formal term. Often used to describe unforeseen or rapid events.
Shì事
gù故
cù猝
fā发
，
lìng令
rén人
cuò措
shǒu手
bù不
jí及
。
The accident happened suddenly, leaving people unprepared.
Xiāo消
xi息
chuán传
lái来
，
zhòng众
rén人
cù猝
bù不
jí及
fáng防
。
When the news arrived, everyone was caught off guard.
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Tā他
cù猝
rán然
lí离
shì世
，
gěi给
qīn亲
yǒu友
dài带
lái来
jù巨
dà大
bēi悲
tòng痛
。
His sudden passing brought great sorrow to his family and friends.