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Expressing something done hurriedly with 匆匆 (cōngcōng)
Structure
匆匆 + Verb
Explanation
The adverb 匆匆 (cōngcōng) means "hurriedly" or "hastily." It describes actions done in a rush, often implying urgency or lack of time. For example, 匆匆跑去开门 means "hurriedly ran to open the door."
Examples
她匆匆吃了几口饭就去上班了。
Tā cōngcōng chī le jǐ kǒu fàn jiù qù shàngbān le.
She hurriedly ate a few bites and then went to work.
他匆匆跟大家告别，就赶去了机场。
Tā cōngcōng gēn dàjiā gàobié, jiù gǎn qù le jīchǎng.
He hurriedly said goodbye to everyone and rushed to the airport.
时间过得真快，三年匆匆就过去了。
Shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài, sān nián cōngcōng jiù guòqù le.
Time passes so quickly; three years have flown by in a hurry.
她匆匆吃了几口饭就去上班了。
Tā cōngcōng chī le jǐ kǒu fàn jiù qù shàngbān le.
She hurriedly ate a few bites and went to work.
他匆匆跟大家告别，就赶去了机场。
Tā cōngcōng gēn dàjiā gàobié, jiù gǎn qù le jīchǎng.
He hurriedly said goodbye to everyone and rushed to the airport.
时间过得真快，三年匆匆就过去了。
Shíjiān guò de zhēn kuài, sān nián cōngcōng jiù guòqù le.
Time flies so fast; three years passed by in a rush.