Chinese
túfā
Meaning: sudden; to break out suddenly
Part of Speech: Adjective, Verb

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Example sentences

警察必須隨時準備應對各種突發事件。
警察必须随时准备应对各种突发事件。
Police must be ready to respond to various sudden events at all times.
媒體詳細報導了這起突發事件。
The media reported this sudden incident in detail.
他對於這件突發事件完全不知情。
He is completely unaware of this sudden incident.

Usage Notes

Describes an event or situation that happens unexpectedly.

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