迅速 (xùn sù) — rapid; fast; speedy

Definition

迅速 (xùnsù) is the formal/written 'rapid, swift' — stronger than the everyday 快 and more literary than 快速. Use it for processes, responses, or growth rather than casual 'hurry up'.

adjective
rapidfastspeedy

Examples

  • 迅速
    Tā xùn sù dì pǎo dào le zhōng diǎn.
    He quickly ran to the finish line.
  • 迅速
    Gōng sī xùn sù zhāo pìn le sān shí míng xīn yuán gōng.
    The company quickly recruited thirty new employees.
  • 迅速
    Zhè cì xíng dòng xū yào xùn sù de fǎn yìng.
    This operation requires a rapid response.

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