干净利落 (gān) — (idiom) doing things neatly and without delay; (idiom) (of appearance) clean and tidy

Definition

An idiom praising someone's work or appearance as 'neat, efficient, no fuss' — quicker and sharper than plain 干净. Often contrasts with 拖泥带水 (dragging things out).

idiom
doing things neatly and without delay(of appearance) clean and tidy

Examples

  • 干净利落
    Tā zuò shì zǒng shì gān, cóng bù tuō ní dài shuǐ.
    She always does things clean and efficient, never dragging things out.
  • 干净利落
    Zhè ge fáng jiān shōu shi dé gān, kàn qǐ lái hěn shū fu.
    This room is tidied up neatly and looks very comfortable.
  • 干净利落
    Lǎo bǎn hěn xǐ huan tā gān de gōng zuò zuò fēng.
    The boss really likes his efficient working style.

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