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The character 霍, composed of 雨 meaning "rain" and 隹 meaning "bird", derives from an early conceptualization of birds flying quickly through rainfall, thus embodying a sense of rapid movement or instantaneity. Its etymology likely incorporates an onomatopoeic element mimicking the sound of pouring rain or fluttering wings, which gradually condensed into the abstract notion of suddenness. Over time, the character's application shifted from describing immediate natural phenomena to expressing any abrupt action or event, and it has since settled into modern usage primarily as an adverb meaning "suddenly" while also functioning as a common surname. The structural composition of 霍 has remained unchanged, with its components continuously reflecting this original associative meaning.
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霍乱传播得很快。
他霍然站了起来。
他霍霍地磨着刀。
霍金是著名的科学家。
霍地一声，他跳了起来。
夜空中霍闪了一道光。
预防霍乱需要清洁的水源。
霍然醒悟后，他决定改变生活方式。