Pleased, joyful; a glad heart.
Fast, quick, sharp, or soon; also happy or pleased. Heart (忄) + 夬 (a decisive split): the heart decides in a flash.
快
Common Usage & Traps
- 很快 — very fast; very soon
- 快点 — hurry up
- 快车 — express train
- 快乐 — happy
- 快餐 — fast food
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快人快的人As an adjective before a noun, 快 usually needs 的: 快的人 means 'a fast person'. 快人 is not a normal standalone word at HSK 2.
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快好很快好To say 'get well soon' or 'will be good soon', use 很快好 or 快好了, not 快好.
What is the difference between 快 and 块?
快 means 'fast' or 'quick'; 块 means 'piece' or 'lump' and is also used for money.
Both are pronounced kuài, but they are different characters. 快 has the heart radical 忄 and relates to speed or happiness. 块 has the earth radical 土 and refers to a piece or chunk, like 一块钱 (one yuan) or 一块蛋糕 (a piece of cake).
| Character | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 快 | fast, quick | 很快 (very fast) |
| 块 | piece, lump; yuan | 一块钱 (one yuan) |
How do you use 快 to mean 'soon'?
快 can mean 'soon' before a verb or adjective, often with 要 or 了.
When 快 means 'soon', it often appears before a verb or adjective, sometimes with 要 or 了. For example, 快下雨了 (It's going to rain soon) or 他快来了 (He will come soon). It can also be used alone in responses like 快了 (It's soon).
| Usage | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 快 + verb + 了 | 快下雨了 | It's going to rain soon |
| 快 + adjective + 了 | 快好了 | It's almost done |
| 快 + 要 + verb | 快要考试了 | The exam is coming soon |
Appears in Stories 5 stories
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
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这里的森林就在大海旁边，过去一直比较 凉快 。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
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我教他英文，他教我中文，每天学几个词， 很快 ，我们的英语和汉语都能好很多。
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
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你们是不是 快 办喜事了？
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
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A：四年，五级，这是 很快 吧？
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
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在他的晚年，有一位卖饼干的小人物成了他的朋友，给他带来一点意外和许多 快乐 。
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