Everyday characterIdea

突

tū

sudden

Frequency
#484Estimated
HSK
Level 3Estimated

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How it is built

A dog (犬) suddenly rushing out of a hole (穴)

Idea Both parts give meaning.

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Words 1

  • 突然tūránsuddenlyHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 1

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  • 他突然哭了。Tā tūrán kū le.He suddenly started crying.