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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
快捷kuàijiéquickHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #15138, Hard
快捷kuàijiéfastHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #15138, Hard
快捷kuàijiénimbleHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #15138, Hard
快捷kuàijiéagileHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #15138, Hard
快捷kuàijié(computer) shortcutHSK 6, unknown, 18 strokes, rank #15138, Hard
kuàijié(kuai4jie2)kuai jie T4
  1. 1quick
  2. 2fast
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March 24, 2026

快捷kuàijié(kuai4jie2)

快捷 (kuài jié) refers to something that is quick, fast, or nimble. It is often used in contexts related to efficiency, such as quick services or computer shortcuts, emphasizing speed and convenience in actions or processes.

Strokes18Frequency#15138DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In modern Chinese society, convenience and speed are highly valued, especially in urban areas. The term 快捷 reflects this cultural appreciation for efficiency, seen in services like 快捷酒店 (budget hotels) that cater to fast-paced lifestyles.

Memory tip

Imagine a swift rabbit (快, kuài) jumping towards a shortcut (捷, jié) in a race. The rabbit's quick movements symbolize speed, helping you recall both the pronunciation and meaning of 快捷.

Meanings of 快捷

kuàijié(kuai4jie2)
1quick
2fast
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快捷Simplified
18Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

快速 (kuàisù) vs 迅速 (xùnsù) — use 快捷 for efficiency and convenience, while 快速 and 迅速 emphasize speed without the same connotation of ease or accessibility.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing 快 (kuài) could change the meaning entirely. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about technology and efficiency, such as '快捷键' (shortcut key).

HSK Study Tips

Although 快捷 is not an official HSK level word, it is useful for learners at HSK 3 and above, especially when discussing technology. Focus on understanding its components and practice using it in sentences related to efficiency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 快捷 with similar words like 迅速 (xùn sù), which also means fast but lacks the nuance of convenience. For example, saying '这个方法很迅速' instead of '这个方法很快捷' does not convey the same emphasis on efficiency.

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Component characters

快kuàirapid
HSK 27 strokes忄
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捷jiéquick
11 strokes扌
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How to say quick in Chinese

“quick” in Chinese is快捷kuàijié

快捷 (kuài jié) refers to something that is quick, fast, or nimble. It is often used in contexts related to efficiency, such as quick services or computer shortcuts, emphasizing speed and convenience in actions or processes.

When to use 快捷

Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing 快 (kuài) could change the meaning entirely. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in discussions about technology and efficiency, such as '快捷键' (shortcut key).

快捷 or something close to it

快速 (kuàisù) vs 迅速 (xùnsù) — use 快捷 for efficiency and convenience, while 快速 and 迅速 emphasize speed without the same connotation of ease or accessibility.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 快捷 with similar words like 迅速 (xùn sù), which also means fast but lacks the nuance of convenience. For example, saying '这个方法很迅速' instead of '这个方法很快捷' does not convey the same emphasis on efficiency.

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In a computer context, 快捷 (kuài jié) refers to shortcuts that allow users to perform tasks quickly without navigating through multiple menus.

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