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Definition
To rush or flow rapidly, or a stretch of rapids in a river.
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How it's used
Describes specifically the intense, turbulent, and fast-moving nature of water currents. It is rarely used in casual conversation and often appears in written descriptions or news reports about floods or dangerous river conditions. When speaking, people usually prefer using more common adjectives like 急.
Examples
The water current there is very rapid, do not go down to swim.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 喘, which refers to panting or shortness of breath. While they share a similar visual component, they are completely unrelated in meaning and context.
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