English–Chinese

“quick” in Chinese

Chinese

Also迅速 (xùn sù)

Pronunciation

Pinyinmǐn jié

Example

他的反应敏捷,很快做出决定。tā de fǎn yìng mǐn jié hěn kuài zuò chū jué dìng

His reaction was quick, and he made a decision right away.

Illustration for 敏捷 (quick)

How to say “quick” in Chinese

“Quick” in Chinese is 敏捷 (mǐn jié).

A mind or body shifts rapidly from noticing something to deciding or making the next move.

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

Example sentences with 敏捷

他身手敏捷,能轻松完成高难度动作。tā shēn shǒu mǐn jié néng qīng sōng wán chéng gāo nán dù dòng zuò

His movements are nimble, and he can easily perform difficult actions.

Tips for using 敏捷

  • It is useful when English would separate mental quickness from physical nimbleness, because Chinese can use this adjective for both in one description.

Other Chinese words for “quick”

他处理问题很迅速。tā chú lǐ wèn tí hěn xùn sù

He handles problems very quickly.

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