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“sharply” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjí jù

Example

气温急剧上升。qì wēn jí jù shàng shēng

The temperature rose sharply.

Illustration for 急剧 (sharply)

How to say “sharply” in Chinese

“Sharply” in Chinese is 急剧 (jí jù).

A steep graph line showing a marked change over a short stretch of time.

Full entry for 急剧: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 急剧

成本急剧上升,企业面临很大压力。chéng běn jí jù shàng shēng qǐ yè miàn lín hěn dà yā lì

Costs rose sharply, putting companies under great pressure.

Tips for using 急剧

  • In everyday conversation, a simpler word may sound more relaxed, while this adverb fits weather reports, prices, and other factual descriptions.

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