🇨🇳 How to say

“fast” in Chinese

快kuài
Illustration of "fast" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person in a busy train station is rushing to catch a train that is about to depart. They are walking very quickly, almost running, with their bag swinging behind them.

Usage note

快 is a very common adjective meaning fast or quick. It can describe speed, like walking fast, or time, meaning something will happen soon, as in the train example.

Examples

  • 他走得很 快。

    He walks very fast.

  • 请 快 一点！

    Please be a little quicker!

  • 火车 快 到了。

    The train is arriving soon.

Quick check

What does "快" mean?

  • A. fast
  • B. hungry
  • C. (none)
  • D. (none)

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