快 (kuài) — (adjective) fast, quick; (adverb) soon, shortly; almost
Definition
快 covers both 'fast' (adjective) and 'soon/almost' (adverb) — the HSK 1–2 all-rounder. More formal siblings 快速 and 迅速 are written/technical; 速度 is the noun for speed.
adjective
fastquick
adverb
soonshortlyalmost
Examples
- 快。Tā xiě dé kuài.He writes fast.
- 快。Wǒ men kuài dào le.We'll arrive soon.
- 快。Xiàn zài kuài shí diǎn le.It's almost ten o'clock.
Grammar
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