仓促

cāng cù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. all of a sudden
2. hurriedly

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 从容 cóng róng 从容 cóng róng antonym meaning 'unhurried, leisurely': antonym meaning 'unhurried, leisurely'

Related words

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• 草率 cǎo shuài 草率 cǎo shuài careless related word meaning 'rash, careless': careless
• 急促 jí cù 急促 jí cù urgent related word meaning 'urgent, pressing': urgent

Synonyms

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• 匆忙 cōng máng 匆忙 cōng máng hasty both mean 'hurried, hasty': hasty

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 时间, 决定, or 出发 to describe hasty actions or limited time.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 仓猝 (cāng cù), a less common variant with the same meaning.

Example Sentences

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他 仓促 地做出了决定。

He made the decision hastily.

与其 仓促 推广，不如先做小规模试验。

Rather than rush into a rollout, we should run a small trial first.

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Child Words of 仓促

• 促 促 cù: urgent
• 仓 仓 cāng: barn