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“act without delay” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuō gàn jiù gàn

Example

他做事说干就干,从不拖延。tā zuò shì shuō gàn jiù gàn cóng bù tuō yán

When he takes on a task, he acts without delay and never puts it off.

Illustration for 说干就干 (act without delay)

How to say “act without delay” in Chinese

“Act without delay” in Chinese is 说干就干 (shuō gàn jiù gàn).

A spoken intention becomes action at once, like a switch that connects a decision to its execution.

Full entry for 说干就干: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 说干就干

在项目会议上,她的说干就干的作风让大家放心。zài xiàng mù huì yì shàng tā de shuō gàn jiù gàn de zuò fēng ràng dà jiā fàng xīn

At the project meeting, her style of taking action right away reassured everyone.

Tips for using 说干就干

  • Its energetic rhythm makes it natural for casual talk about someone who starts a task promptly, while a more neutral expression fits formal workplace communication better.

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