乍
just; suddenly; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesadverb
just; newly; first
formalUsed to describe the first occurrence or initial experience of a situation, often paired with other words to set a scene.
I just arrived here, please take care of me.
We haven't seen each other for years, we didn't recognize each other at first sight.
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When I first learned to drive, I was always in a fluster.
When he first heard the news, his face changed instantly.
It's easy to catch a cold in the spring when the weather warms up suddenly but stays cold sometimes.
adverb
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
neutralUsed to describe a sudden change or occurrence, often used in fixed phrases like 乍冷乍热.
The weather has been shifting between cold and warm suddenly these days, please pay attention to keeping warm.
A mountain wind suddenly rose, rustling the forest.
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He suddenly turned around and found someone was following him.
The stage lights suddenly turned on, and the whole venue went quiet instantly.
Hearing the knock on the door, she suddenly woke up from her sleep.
verb
same as 奓; to open wide; to spread
archaicA variant usage, primarily referring to opening something wide or spreading outward, mostly used in regional dialects or classical texts.
He mustered up his courage and stepped forward to talk.
The cat held its tail up alertly and stared at the stranger.
noun
surname Zhà
neutralUsed as a family name, relatively rare in modern China.
Mr. Zhà is a new colleague in our company.