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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
勤快qínkuaidiligentHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #23756, Very Hard
勤快qínkuaihardworkingHSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #23756, Very Hard
qínkuai(qin2kuai5)qin kuai T2
  1. 1diligent
  2. 2hardworking
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March 24, 2026

勤快qínkuai(qin2kuai5)

勤快 (qín kuài) refers to someone who is diligent and hardworking, often characterized by a proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities. It is commonly used to describe individuals who consistently put in effort and show a strong work ethic, especially in contexts such as employment or household chores.

Strokes20Frequency#23756DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, being 勤快 is highly valued and often associated with success and respect. Families may instill the importance of diligence from a young age, linking hard work to personal and communal prosperity.

Memory tip

Imagine a '勤' (qín) person with a '快' (kuài) pace, racing through their tasks with enthusiasm. The '勤' character looks like a person (the top part) tending to fields (the bottom part), symbolizing diligence, while '快' suggests speed, emphasizing the hardworking nature of the individual.

Meanings of 勤快

qínkuai(qin2kuai5)
1diligent
2hardworking
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勤快Simplified
20Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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勤奋 (qínfèn) vs 勤快 (qínkuài): choose 勤快 when emphasizing a proactive and energetic approach to tasks, while 勤奋 focuses more on diligence and perseverance in work.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of using 勤快 in appropriate contexts, as it can imply a positive connotation in informal settings but may feel overly casual in formal situations. Common collocations include 勤快的工作 (hardworking work) and 勤快的人 (hardworking person). Avoid confusing it with 勤奋 (qín fèn), which also means diligent but carries a slightly different nuance.

HSK Study Tips

While 勤快 is not specifically an HSK word, it aligns with HSK level 4 vocabulary that emphasizes work ethic and responsibility. Students should focus on distinguishing between 勤快 and other similar terms, like 勤奋, to enhance their understanding of nuances in meaning.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 勤快 with 勤奋. For instance, saying '他很勤奋' (tā hěn qín fèn) instead of '他很勤快' (tā hěn qín kuài) can change the implied meaning. Remember that 勤快 conveys a sense of action and speed.

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Component characters

勤qíndiligent
13 strokes力
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快kuàirapid
HSK 27 strokes忄
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How to say diligent in Chinese

“diligent” in Chinese is勤快qínkuai

勤快 (qín kuài) refers to someone who is diligent and hardworking, often characterized by a proactive approach to tasks and responsibilities. It is commonly used to describe individuals who consistently put in effort and show a strong work ethic, especially in contexts such as employment or household chores.

When to use 勤快

Be mindful of using 勤快 in appropriate contexts, as it can imply a positive connotation in informal settings but may feel overly casual in formal situations. Common collocations include 勤快的工作 (hardworking work) and 勤快的人 (hardworking person). Avoid confusing it with 勤奋 (qín fèn), which also means diligent but carries a slightly different nuance.

勤快 or something close to it

勤奋 (qínfèn) vs 勤快 (qínkuài): choose 勤快 when emphasizing a proactive and energetic approach to tasks, while 勤奋 focuses more on diligence and perseverance in work.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 勤快 with 勤奋. For instance, saying '他很勤奋' (tā hěn qín fèn) instead of '他很勤快' (tā hěn qín kuài) can change the implied meaning. Remember that 勤快 conveys a sense of action and speed.

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