蓦地

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mò dì
Meaning: suddenly
Example
他蓦地站了起来,吓了我一跳。
mò dì

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蓦地 (mò dì) meaning in English

蓦地 is an adverb that means 'suddenly' or 'all of a sudden.' It describes an unexpected or abrupt event, often creating a sense of surprise or shock.

The character 蓦 (mò) originally meant 'sudden' or 'unexpected,' while 地 (dì) functions as a particle used to indicate a sudden occurrence. Together, they form a phrase emphasizing the abruptness of an action or event.

It is commonly used in narratives or descriptive writing to highlight unexpected turns of events. In daily conversation, it can add dramatic effect when describing surprises or sudden changes in situations.

💬 Example Sentences

他蓦地站了起来,吓了我一跳。
mò dì
He suddenly stood up, scaring me.
雨蓦地下了起来,我们没带伞。
mò dì
It suddenly started raining, and we didn't have an umbrella.

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