Explanation at your level:
You use 신속히 when you want to say something is fast. It is like saying 'hurry' in a very polite way. Use it when you talk to teachers or bosses.
At this level, you can use 신속히 to describe how you do things. For example, 'I will finish this work 신속히.' It shows you are organized and fast.
Intermediate learners should use 신속히 to replace simpler words like '빨리'. It adds a layer of professionalism to your sentences, especially in writing tasks or formal speaking.
In B2, you recognize that 신속히 is register-specific. You use it in business contexts to show that you understand the nuance of urgency versus just plain speed.
At the advanced level, 신속히 is used to convey precision. It is not just about speed; it is about the 'prompt' nature of an action. It appears frequently in academic or legal discourse.
Mastery involves understanding the etymological weight of 신속히. It carries a cultural expectation of duty and efficiency, often used in high-stakes environments where time is a critical resource.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Means 'rapidly' or 'promptly'.
- Used in formal/professional settings.
- Derived from Sino-Korean roots.
- Essential for business communication.
신속히 is a wonderful word used to describe speed. When you want to tell someone to hurry up or that something was done very fast, this is your go-to term.
Think of it as the professional way to say 'quickly'. While casual words exist, 신속히 carries a sense of efficiency and importance. It is perfect for business emails or formal instructions.
The word comes from the Hanja characters 迅速. '신(迅)' means 'fast' or 'rapid', and '속(速)' also means 'quick' or 'speedy'.
By combining these two, the Korean language emphasizes the concept of speed twice over. It has been used for centuries in formal writing to denote prompt action, evolving from ancient administrative documents into modern daily language.
You will mostly see 신속히 in news reports, government notices, and work settings. It pairs perfectly with verbs like 'process', 'respond', or 'move'.
For example, saying '신속히 처리하다' (process promptly) is a standard phrase in offices. It sounds much more professional than using casual speed-related adverbs.
1. 신속히 대응하다: To respond promptly. 2. 신속히 해결하다: To resolve quickly. 3. 신속히 이동하다: To move with haste. 4. 신속히 보고하다: To report immediately. 5. 신속히 대처하다: To handle a situation rapidly.
As an adverb, it modifies verbs directly. It is often placed before the verb it describes. Pronounced as [신소키], the 'ㄱ' and 'ㅎ' merge to create a soft 'k' sound.
It rhymes with words ending in '-hi' sounds in Korean, but it is unique because of the strong Sino-Korean roots that dictate its formal register.
Fun Fact
Used in ancient military documents.
Pronunciation Guide
Clear 's' and 'k' sounds.
Similar to UK, crisp consonants.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing 'ㅎ' too hard
- Dropping the 'k' sound
- Adding a vowel at the end
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Use in formal writing
Use in formal speech
Common in media
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Adverb formation
형용사 + 히
Sino-Korean usage
한자어 활용
Formal endings
합니다/습니다
Examples by Level
신속히 하세요.
Please do it quickly.
Imperative form.
신속히 가요.
Go quickly.
Adverb + Verb.
신속히 먹어요.
Eat quickly.
Adverb + Verb.
신속히 오세요.
Come quickly.
Polite request.
신속히 끝내요.
Finish quickly.
Adverb + Verb.
신속히 읽어요.
Read quickly.
Adverb + Verb.
신속히 써요.
Write quickly.
Adverb + Verb.
신속히 봐요.
Look quickly.
Adverb + Verb.
신속히 처리하겠습니다.
신속히 이동합시다.
신속히 대답하세요.
신속히 준비해 주세요.
신속히 확인 부탁드립니다.
신속히 결정해야 합니다.
신속히 보고하세요.
신속히 출발합시다.
문제를 신속히 해결했습니다.
신속히 대응하는 것이 중요합니다.
신속히 조치를 취하겠습니다.
상황을 신속히 파악해야 합니다.
신속히 배송해 드립니다.
신속히 정보를 공유하세요.
신속히 대처할 수 있습니다.
신속히 수리해 주세요.
사태를 신속히 수습하기 위해 노력 중입니다.
신속히 검토하여 회신하겠습니다.
당국은 신속히 현장에 도착했습니다.
신속히 절차를 밟아주시기 바랍니다.
신속히 변화에 적응해야 합니다.
신속히 계획을 수정했습니다.
신속히 대안을 마련했습니다.
신속히 협조해 주셔서 감사합니다.
신속히 사법 절차를 진행하라는 명령이 내려졌습니다.
글로벌 시장의 변화에 신속히 대응하는 전략이 필요합니다.
신속히 자원을 재배치하여 효율성을 높였습니다.
신속히 위기를 극복하는 능력이 탁월합니다.
신속히 연구 결과를 발표할 예정입니다.
신속히 법안을 통과시키기로 합의했습니다.
신속히 시스템을 복구하는 데 성공했습니다.
신속히 의견을 수렴하여 반영했습니다.
신속히 전개되는 기술적 변혁 속에서 생존 전략을 모색해야 합니다.
그는 신속히 상황의 본질을 꿰뚫어 보는 통찰력을 지녔습니다.
신속히 집행된 정책은 사회 전반에 큰 파장을 일으켰습니다.
신속히 구축된 인프라 덕분에 물류 비용이 절감되었습니다.
신속히 조율된 외교적 노력은 평화를 가져왔습니다.
신속히 이행된 계약 조건은 신뢰를 구축하는 기반이 되었습니다.
신속히 투입된 구조대는 인명 피해를 최소화했습니다.
신속히 수집된 데이터는 분석의 정확도를 높였습니다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"신속히 처리"
Handle with speed
신속히 처리하겠습니다.
formal"신속히 대응"
Prompt response
신속히 대응해 주세요.
formal"신속히 보고"
Report immediately
신속히 보고 바랍니다.
formal"신속히 조치"
Take action fast
신속히 조치를 취했다.
formal"신속히 해결"
Solve quickly
신속히 해결되었습니다.
formal"신속히 이동"
Move fast
신속히 이동하십시오.
formalEasily Confused
Both mean fast
빨리 is casual, 신속히 is formal
빨리 와 vs 신속히 처리하다
Both mean fast
급히 implies urgency/panic
급히 떠났다
Both mean fast
즉시 means 'immediately'
즉시 실행해.
Both mean fast
조속히 means 'as soon as possible'
조속히 부탁드립니다.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 신속히 + Verb
우리는 신속히 이동했다.
신속히 + Verb + (으)세요
신속히 제출하세요.
신속히 + Verb + 겠습니다
신속히 처리하겠습니다.
신속히 + Verb + (으)면
신속히 하면 됩니다.
신속히 + Verb + 기를 바랍니다
신속히 조치하기를 바랍니다.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
신속히 sounds too formal for friends.
급히 is more about panic/haste.
It doesn't need extra markers.
It must end in -히.
Repetition makes writing boring.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a clock spinning fast.
Business Emails
Always use it for requests.
Pali-Pali Culture
Korea loves speed!
Adverb Rule
Place it before the verb.
Soft K
Don't over-pronounce the K.
Don't use with 'very'
It's already strong.
Hanja roots
It's double speed!
Flashcards
Use with '처리하다'.
Formal writing
Great for reports.
Particles
No particles needed.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of a 'Sin' (fast) 'Sok' (inside) 'Hi' (high speed).
Visual Association
A cheetah running.
Word Web
Challenge
Write 3 sentences using 신속히 today.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Rapid and quick
Cultural Context
None, very neutral.
Equivalent to 'promptly' or 'expeditiously'.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
Office
- 신속히 처리하겠습니다
- 신속히 보고드립니다
- 신속히 확인하겠습니다
News
- 신속히 대응
- 신속히 구조
- 신속히 복구
School
- 신속히 제출
- 신속히 읽기
- 신속히 쓰기
Travel
- 신속히 이동
- 신속히 탑승
- 신속히 수속
Conversation Starters
"업무를 신속히 처리하는 방법이 무엇인가요?"
"신속히 대응해야 했던 경험이 있나요?"
"왜 한국인은 모든 것을 신속히 하려 할까요?"
"신속히 해결할 수 있는 문제가 무엇인가요?"
"신속히 도착하려면 어떻게 해야 할까요?"
Journal Prompts
Write about a time you had to act 신속히.
Why is being 신속히 important in business?
Compare 신속히 with other speed words.
Describe a situation where being slow was better than being 신속히.
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsYes, very.
Better to use 빨리.
Yes, but more formal.
Sin-sok-hi.
No, it is an adverb.
Hanja.
Yes, it is great for emails.
Yes, like 즉시.
Test Yourself
일을 ___ 하세요.
신속히 means quickly.
Which word means 'rapidly'?
신속히 is the correct adverb.
신속히 is a very casual word.
It is formal.
Word
Meaning
Direct translation.
Subject + Adverb + Verb.
Score: /5
Summary
신속히 is the professional choice for saying 'quickly' in Korean.
- Means 'rapidly' or 'promptly'.
- Used in formal/professional settings.
- Derived from Sino-Korean roots.
- Essential for business communication.
Memory Palace
Imagine a clock spinning fast.
Business Emails
Always use it for requests.
Pali-Pali Culture
Korea loves speed!
Adverb Rule
Place it before the verb.
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