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匆匆 cōngcōng hurriedly

  • HSK 6
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How it is used

  • A reduplicated adverb meaning hurriedly, in a rush - 匆匆离去 (cōngcōng líqù) leave in a hurry, 来去匆匆 (láiqù cōngcōng) come and go in haste.
  • Evokes doing something too fast to be thorough or to linger; slightly literary.
  • Often doubled up in the set phrase 匆匆忙忙 (cōngcōng mángmáng) all in a rush.

Example sentences

  • 为了不错过火车，他匆匆赶往了车站。 Wèile búcuò guò huǒchē, tā cōngcōng gǎnwǎng le chēzhàn.He hurried to the station so he wouldn't miss the train.
  • 我匆匆忙忙，为的是能赶上第一班火车。 Wǒ cōngcōngmángmáng, wèideshì néng gǎnshàng dìyībān huǒchē.I hurried in order to catch the first train.