急剧

jí jù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. rapid; sudden

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 缓慢 huǎn màn 缓慢 huǎn màn slow 缓慢表示慢，与急剧的快速相对。: slow

Related words

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• 突然 tū rán 突然 tū rán sudden; abrupt; unexpected 强调出人意料，急剧更侧重速度和程度。: sudden; abrupt; unexpected
• 骤 zhòu 骤 zhòu sudden 常用于书面语，如骤然、骤降，表示急剧变化。: sudden

Usage notes

Collocations

急剧多与双音节动词搭配，如急剧下降、急剧增加，较少单独修饰单音节词。

Common mistakes

学习者常将急剧误用于形容人的情绪，如“他急剧生气”，应改用“突然”或“一下子”。

Example Sentences

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气温 急剧 下降。

The temperature dropped sharply.

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Child Words of 急剧

• 剧 剧 jù: theatrical work (play, opera, TV series etc)
• 急 急 jí: urgent