干脆 (gān cuì) — (adjective) direct and to the point; straightforward; (adverb) simply; just; might as well

Definition

干脆 is both an adjective (a direct, no-nonsense manner) and an adverb meaning 'just / might as well' — sharper and more decisive than 不妨. Pairs with verbs to commit to a choice.

adjective
direct and to the pointstraightforward
adverb
simplyjustmight as well

Examples

  • 干脆
    Tā shuō huà hěn gān cuì, cóng bù guǎi wān mò jiǎo.
    He speaks very directly and never beats around the bush.
  • 干脆
    Jì rán nǐ bù xǐ huan, gān cuì bié qù le.
    Since you don't like it, just don't go.
  • 干脆
    Fǎn zhèng yǒu shí jiān, gān cuì wǒ men yì qǐ chī fàn ba.
    We have time anyway, so we might as well eat together.

Grammar

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