Definitions

shū sudden; abrupt; Taiwan pr. [shù]
shū variant of 倏[shū]
shū variant of 倏[shū]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "倏", conveying the sense of swiftness or suddenness, originated from the traditional form "儵" which combined the semantic element "黑" (black) with the phonetic and semantic component "攸" linked to movement. Over centuries, its structure was streamlined into "倏", where "攸" is paired with "犬" (dog), an element that evokes quick motion, thus reinforcing the character's core meaning through imagery. Etymologically, it has consistently expressed rapid action, with its usage in classical literature and modern language remaining focused on describing abrupt or fast occurrences, while its structural evolution shifted from a more complex composition to one that directly aligns with the concept of speed.

Example Sentences Hide

光线地暗了。

Guāngxiàn shū dì àn le.

The light suddenly dimmed.

小鸟然飞走了。

Xiǎo niǎo shūrán fēi zǒu le.

The bird suddenly flew away.

他的笑容忽消失。

Tā de xiàoróng shūhū xiāoshī.

His smile suddenly disappeared.

天气变,下起雨来。

Tiānqì shū biàn, xià qǐ yǔ lái.

The weather changed suddenly, and it started to rain.

地转过身来。

Tā shū dì zhuǎn guò shēn lái.

She suddenly turned around.

消息然而至,令人惊讶。

Xiāoxī shūrán ér zhì, lìng rén jīngyà.

The news arrived suddenly, which was surprising.

时光逝,转眼已十年。

Shíguāng shū shì, zhuǎnyǎn yǐ shí nián.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, ten years have passed.

他的情绪忽不定,难以捉摸。

Tā de qíngxù shūhū bù dìng, nányǐ zhuōmō.

His emotions are changeable and hard to grasp.