匆匆

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Meaning and Usage

"匆匆" is an adverb describing actions done hastily or in a rush. It often conveys a sense of urgency or briefness in movement or time.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "匆匆" used to describe someone leaving quickly, rushing to complete a task, or the fleeting nature of time.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 匆匆离开 (leave hurriedly): used when someone departs quickly without delay.
  • 匆匆 (in a great hurry): emphasizes the rushed and busy state.
  • 匆匆 (those hurried years): poetic phrase reflecting on a past time that passed quickly.

Nuances

Using "匆匆" often implies a lack of leisure or calm, sometimes suggesting that things are done too quickly to be thorough. It is more formal or literary than simply saying "" (fast).

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "匆匆" with "匆忙"; both mean hurriedly, but "匆匆" is more often used as an adverb modifying verbs, while "匆忙" can be used as an adjective or adverb. Also, "匆匆" tends to carry a slightly more poetic or reflective tone.

Example Sentences

He left hurriedly, without time to say much.

Rushing along hastily, in the end forgot to bring the important documents.

In those hurried years, we were all still young and full of dreams.