Definition
急剧 (jíjù) means 'sudden and sharp', emphasizing a change that is both rapid and severe, often with a negative connotation (e.g., prices dropping, climate warming). Unlike 突然 (tūrán), which stresses unexpectedness, 急剧 focuses on the degree and speed. Compared to 迅速 (xùnsù 'fast, rapid'), it adds a sense of abruptness and intensity.
adjective
rapidsuddensharp
Examples
- ，急剧。Jìnnián lái, jí jù shàngzhǎng de fángjià ràng hěnduō rén mǎi bù qǐ fáng.In recent years, the rapidly rising housing prices have made many people unable to afford a house.
- 急剧。Quánqiú qìhòu jí jù biàn nuǎn shì ge yánzhòng de wèntí.The rapid warming of the global climate is a serious problem.
- ，急剧。Huài xiāoxi ràng tā de xīnqíng jí jù èhuà.The bad news caused her mood suddenly turned worse at the bad news.
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