HSK · Level 38
120 words
Chinese word
勤快
Pronunciation
Pinyinqín kuài
Meaning
- adjectivehardworking
Example
她很勤快，每天打扫房间。tā hěn qín kuài měi tiān dá sǎo fáng jiān
She is very hardworking and cleans her room every day.
More examples
家长们夸奖他勤快，总是主动收拾玩具。jiā zhǎng men kuā jiǎng tā qín kuài zǒng shì zhǔ dòng shōu shí wán jù
His parents praise him for being hardworking, and he always puts away his toys on his own.
Core concept
Ready energy that turns small daily jobs into neat, finished work.
Common phrases
勤快的人qín kuài de rén
hardworking person
勤快的同事qín kuài de tóng shì
hardworking colleague
Similar words
勤劳qín láo: Diligent about working and not neglecting work or household duties.
勤奋qín fèn: Eager to study or work and willing to keep making an effort for a long time.
认真rèn zhēn: Careful and thorough, paying attention to details when doing something.
能干néng gàn: Capable and skilled at handling work or responsibilities well.
Definition in Chinese
形容在日常生活中勤劳、肯动手，尤其在家务和零碎工作上表现积极且动作麻利。xíng róng zài rì cháng shēng huó zhōng qín láo kěn dòng shǒu yóu qí zài jiā wù hé líng suì gōng zuò shàng biǎo xiàn jī jí qiě dòng zuò má lì
Word origin
勤快 (qínkuài, "diligent and quick") combines 勤 (qín, "diligent") with 快 (kuài, "quick"), so its meaning centers on active and efficient work.
Usage tips
- A common English-language mismatch is that praise for diligence can sound formal or job-related, whereas this everyday Chinese word also suits a person who is quick to help with routine chores.