English–Chinese

“fast” in Chinese

Chinese

Also快捷 (kuài jié) · 快速 (kuài sù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinkuài

Example

这辆车开得很快。zhè liàng chē kāi de hěn kuài

This car goes very fast.

Illustration for 快 (fast)

How to say “fast” in Chinese

“Fast” in Chinese is 快 (kuài).

A movement, action, or change that uses very little time, extending naturally to something due to happen right away.

Full entry for 快: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 快

他跑得很快。tā pǎo de hěn kuài

He runs very fast.

Tips for using 快

  • Before an action word, this term can show that the action should start without delay, while English often uses a time phrase instead of a speed adjective.

Other Chinese words for “fast”

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快捷

kuài jié

adjectivefast

服务很快捷,我们很满意。fú wù hěn kuài jié wǒ men hěn mǎn yì

The service is fast, and we are very satisfied.

这是一列快速列车。zhè shì yí liè kuài sù liè chē

This is a fast train.

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