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快速

kuàisù

§ Understanding 快速 (kuàisù)

When you want to describe something as 'fast,' 'rapid,' or 'quick' in Chinese, 快速 (kuàisù) is a solid choice. It's an adjective that often emphasizes speed and efficiency. Think of it as indicating a high rate of movement or development.

Let's look at how it's used in sentences:

科技发展很快速

Technology is developing very fast/rapidly.

他走路速度很快速

His walking speed is very quick/fast.

§ Comparing 快速 (kuàisù) with Similar Words

Chinese has several words that can mean 'fast,' and knowing when to use each one will make your Chinese sound more natural.

  • 快 (kuài)
Definition
Quick, fast (adjective or adverb)

快 (kuài) is the most common and versatile word for 'fast.' It can be used as an adjective or an adverb. It's generally more colloquial and informal than 快速 (kuàisù).

这辆车很

This car is very fast.

你走得真

You walk really fast!

  • 迅速 (xùnsù)
Definition
Rapid, swift, prompt (adjective or adverb)

迅速 (xùnsù) is more formal than 快速 (kuàisù) and 快 (kuài). It often implies that something happens or is done very quickly, usually in response to a situation, and with a sense of urgency or efficiency. It's commonly used in written language or formal speeches.

迅速处理这个问题。

Please deal with this problem swiftly/promptly.

警察迅速到达现场。

The police arrived at the scene rapidly/swiftly.

  • 神速 (shénsù)
Definition
Remarkably fast, incredibly quick (adjective)

神速 (shénsù) means 'remarkably fast' or 'divinely fast.' It's used when you want to express that something is astonishingly quick, often beyond expectation. It carries a sense of awe or admiration for the speed.

他的进步真是神速

His progress is truly remarkably fast!

§ When to Choose 快速 (kuàisù)

Use 快速 (kuàisù) when:

  • You want to describe a general sense of 'fast' or 'rapid' that is slightly more formal or emphasizes efficiency compared to 快 (kuài).
  • You are talking about the rapid development of something, like technology or economy.
  • You are describing a fast pace or speed, without the urgent tone of 迅速 (xùnsù) or the awe of 神速 (shénsù).

Here’s a quick summary:

  • 快 (kuài): Everyday, casual 'fast.'
  • 快速 (kuàisù): General 'fast' or 'rapid,' slightly more formal, emphasizes efficiency or rate.
  • 迅速 (xùnsù): Formal 'swift' or 'prompt,' implies urgency and efficiency in response.
  • 神速 (shénsù): 'Remarkably fast,' expresses admiration for incredible speed.

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记忆技巧

Imagine a cheetah, the 'quickest' land animal, saying 'Kuaì Sù!' as it zooms past. The 'Kuaì' sounds like '콰이' (kwai) in Korean, which means 'quickly', and 'Sù' sounds like '쑤' (soo), like the sound of something whooshing past quickly.

视觉联想

Picture a 'fast' food restaurant with a neon sign flashing '快速' above it. Inside, all the employees are moving at a 'rapid' pace, and the food is prepared 'quickly'.

Word Web

快速火车 (kuàisù huǒchē) - fast train 快速反应 (kuàisù fǎnyìng) - quick reaction 快速发展 (kuàisù fāzhǎn) - rapid development 快速通道 (kuàisù tōngdào) - express lane 快速增长 (kuàisù zēngzhǎng) - rapid growth

挑战

Describe three things in your daily life that are '快速' (fast, rapid, quick). For example, '我的电脑启动很快.' (Wǒ de diànnǎo qǐdòng hěn kuài.) - 'My computer starts up very quickly.' or '他快速地跑了起来.' (Tā kuàisù de pǎo le qǐlái.) - 'He ran quickly.'

自我测试 18 个问题

listening A1

He runs very fast.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 他跑得很快。
正确! 不太对。 正确答案:
listening A1

This car drives really fast.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 这辆车开得真快速。
正确! 不太对。 正确答案:
listening A1

Please finish the homework quickly.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 请快速完成作业。
正确! 不太对。 正确答案:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

我喜欢快速的运动。

Focus: kuài sù

正确! 不太对。 正确答案:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

时间过得很快。

Focus: hěn kuài

正确! 不太对。 正确答案:
speaking A1

Read this aloud:

快速学习汉语很难。

Focus: kuài sù xué xí

正确! 不太对。 正确答案:
multiple choice B1

Choose the most appropriate word to complete the sentence: “这辆车跑得真___。” (This car runs really ___.)

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 快速 (kuàisù)

The sentence describes how a car runs, and '快速' (fast) is the most suitable adjective. '慢' means slow, '好' means good, and '远' means far.

multiple choice B1

Which sentence correctly uses “快速”?

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 以上所有 (All of the above)

“快速” can modify verbs (e.g., eat quickly, speak quickly) and nouns (e.g., a quick decision). All options demonstrate correct usage.

multiple choice B1

What is the opposite of “快速”?

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 慢 (màn)

“快速” means fast or rapid, so its opposite is '慢' (slow). '急' means urgent, '早' means early, and '近' means near.

true false B1

The sentence “他快速地完成了作业。” (He quickly finished his homework.) correctly uses “快速”.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 正确

“快速” can be used as an adverbial to describe the speed of an action, such as finishing homework quickly.

true false B1

You can use “快速” to describe a slow process.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 错误

“快速” specifically means fast or rapid, so it cannot be used to describe a slow process.

true false B1

The phrase “快速列车” means 'slow train'.

正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 错误

“快速列车” means 'express train' or 'fast train', not 'slow train'.

sentence order B1

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 需要做出快速决定

This phrase means 'need to make a quick decision'.

sentence order B1

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 他的进步很快速

This sentence means 'His progress is very rapid'.

sentence order B1

点击下方的词语来组成句子
正确! 不太对。 正确答案: 火车开得非常快速

This sentence means 'The train runs very fast'.

/ 18 correct

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