骤 zhòu procedure
procedure; sudden; abrupt
How to remember 骤: 马 horse + 聚 to assemble = procedure. The riding teacher has the kids assemble around the horse and saddle it step by step, following the safety procedure.
Component breakdown
骤 = 马 horse + 聚 to assemble
- 马 horse
- 聚 to assemble
- 取 acquire
- 耳 ear
- 又 again
- 乑 a crowd
- 取 acquire
The riding teacher has the kids assemble around the horse and saddle it step by step, following the safety procedure.
How it is used
- Two threads. Sudden/abrupt: 骤然 (zhòurán) suddenly, 骤降 (zhòujiàng) to drop sharply, 暴风骤雨 (bàofēng zhòuyǔ) a violent storm.
- And a step in a sequence: 步骤 (bùzhòu) steps/procedure - 按步骤操作 (àn bùzhòu cāozuò) to follow the steps. Both very common.