Chinese word

说干就干

Pronunciation

Pinyinshuō gàn jiù gàn

Meaning

idiomact without delay

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

说干就干的人shuō gàn jiù gàn de rén
a person who takes action right away
说干就干的作风shuō gàn jiù gàn de zuò fēng
a style of taking action right away
说干就干的态度shuō gàn jiù gàn de tài dù
an attitude of taking action right away

Similar words

说到做到shuō dào zuò dào: Doing what has been said or promised, showing that words can be trusted.
言出必行yán chū bì xíng: Always putting stated intentions into practice with a firm, formal resolve.
言行一致yán xíng yí zhì: Having words and actions match, especially in a principled way.
雷厉风行léi lì fēng xíng: Handling matters with strong energy, great speed, and firm decision.

Definition in Chinese

说话后立即付诸行动，不拖延，强调执行迅速与果断的态度。shuō huà hòu lì jí fù zhū xíng dòng bù tuō yán qiáng diào zhí xíng xùn sù yǔ guǒ duàn de tài dù

Word origin

The pattern pairs 说 (shuō, "say") with 干 (gàn, "do") and places 就 (jiù, "right away") between the repeated action words, creating a compact picture of immediate follow-through.

Usage tips

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.

Opposites

优柔寡断yōu róu guǎ duànunable to make up one's mindidiom
拖泥带水tuō ní dài shuǐslow and muddledidiom