Chinese
jíjù
Meaning: rapid; sudden; abrupt; sharp
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

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Example

氣候的急劇變化對生態系統產生了深遠影響。
气候的急剧变化对生态系统产生了深远影响。
Rapid changes in climate have a profound impact on ecosystems.

Usage Notes

Used to describe changes that happen quickly and intensely, often in a negative or dramatic context (e.g., prices rising, condition worsening).

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