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The character "骤" originated from its traditional form "驟", which structurally combines the "馬" (horse) radical with the component "聚", the latter primarily providing phonetic indication but also loosely conveying a sense of gathering or impetus. Its early usage specifically described horses running at speed, yet over time the meaning extended to encompass any sudden or rapid event, such as a quick change or intense rainfall. The simplified form "骤" retains the phonetic element "聚" while modifying the radical to "马", a streamlined representation of horse, thus continuing to reflect the character's core link to swift or abrupt motion.
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天气骤然变冷。
外面下起了骤雨。
气温骤降十度。
他的病情骤然恶化。
市场情况骤变，我们必须调整计划。
由于骤雨，比赛被迫中止。
金融市场的骤变影响了全球经济的稳定。
在没有任何预警的情况下，股价骤然暴跌，投资者损失惨重。