suddenly; unexpectedly
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suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
formalA literary word, mostly used in written Chinese, literature, or formal speech. It emphasizes the abruptness and unpredictability of an action or event.
Jù遽
rán然
lí离
qù去
。
He left abruptly.
Tā他
de的
bìng病
qíng情
jù遽
rán然
è恶
huà化
，
lìng令
rén人
dān担
yōu忧
。
His condition suddenly worsened, which is worrying.
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Tiān天
kōng空
jù遽
rán然
biàn变
sè色
，
yī一
chǎng场
bào暴
yǔ雨
jí即
jiāng将
lái来
lín临
。
The sky suddenly changed color, signaling an imminent rainstorm.
Tīng听
dào到
zhè这
gè个
xiāo消
xi息
，
tā他
jù遽
rán然
zhàn站
qǐ起
shēn身
lái来
。
Upon hearing the news, he abruptly stood up.
Píng平
jìng静
de的
shēng生
huó活
jù遽
rán然
bèi被
dǎ打
duàn断
。
The peaceful life was suddenly interrupted.