骤然

• 拼音: zhòu rán
• 汉字拆解: 骤 = 马 + 聚 (sudden, rapid); 然 = 火 + 犬 (thus, manner suffix)

含义

Suddenly; abruptly; all of a sudden. Describes something happening unexpectedly and rapidly.

Literary and formal adverb emphasizing the sudden, unexpected nature of an event. More dramatic than 突然, often used for significant changes, especially in weather, emotions, or situations. Common in written Chinese and formal speech.

例句

1. 天空骤然变暗，暴风雨即将来临。
2. 气温骤然下降了十度。
3. 听到这个消息，他的脸色骤然变了。

用法指南

语境: literary, news, formal writing

语气: dramatic

正确说法

• 股市骤然暴跌引发投资者恐慌。(The sudden stock market crash triggered investor panic.)
• 她骤然意识到事态的严重性。(She suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation.)

错误说法

• 我骤然饿了 — use 突然 for casual, everyday situations

起源与历史

骤 (sudden, rapid) + 然 (adverbial suffix, manner)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal