突发 (tū fā) — to occur suddenly
Definition
突发 means something happens suddenly and unexpectedly, without warning (accidents, fires, problems). 突发 often pairs with 事件 'event'; 爆发 is stronger and more intense, for eruptions of emotion, war, or conflict.
verb
to occur suddenly
Examples
- 突发，。Zhè chǎng dà huǒ tū fā zài shēn yè, xiāo fáng duì hěn kuài gǎn dào.This big fire suddenly occurred late at night, and the fire brigade arrived quickly.
- 突发，。Tā de xīn zàng bìng tū fā dé hěn wēi xiǎn, lì kè sòng qù le yī yuàn.His heart disease suddenly occurred very dangerously, and he was rushed to the hospital immediately.
- 突发，。Wèn tí tū fā shí, wǒ men yí dìng yào bǎo chí lěng jìng.When problems occur suddenly, we must stay calm.
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