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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尽快jǐnkuàias quickly as possibleHSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jǐnkuàias soon as possibleHSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jǐnkuàiwith all speedHSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jǐnkuàialso written 盡快HSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jǐnkuàialso written 盡快|尽快HSK 5, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jìnkuàias quickly as possibleHSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jìnkuàias soon as possibleHSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jìnkuàiwith all speedHSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jìnkuàialso written 盡快HSK 5, d, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
尽快jìnkuàialso written 盡快|尽快HSK 5, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #1609, Hard
jǐnkuài(jin3kuai4)jin kuai
primary
T3
  1. 1as quickly as possible
  2. 2as soon as possible
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March 24, 2026

尽快(儘快)jǐnkuài(jin3kuai4)

尽快 means 'as quickly as possible' or 'as soon as possible.' It is often used in both spoken and written Chinese to urge someone to act promptly, especially in business or formal contexts. The term conveys a sense of urgency and is commonly used in requests or directives.

Strokes13Frequency#1609DifficultyHard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, punctuality and speed in communication are highly valued, especially in business and formal contexts. Using 尽快 demonstrates respect for the recipient’s time and emphasizes the importance of prompt action.

Memory tip

Think of a race car speeding down the track – it's all about going fast! The character 尽 (jǐn) suggests 'to the utmost' or 'to the limit,' while 快 (kuài) means 'fast' or 'quick.' Together, they create a vivid image of doing something at maximum speed.

Meanings of 尽快

jǐnkuài(jin3kuai4)
primary
1as quickly as possible
2as soon as possible
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About 尽快

尽快Simplified
儘快Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#1609Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1

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尽早 (jǐnzǎo) - use 尽快 when emphasizing speed, while 尽早 focuses on doing something early.

Usage Notes

尽快 is typically used in formal situations, such as in emails or official communications, to indicate urgency. A common mistake is to use it too casually in informal conversations; instead, opt for simpler phrases. Be cautious with tone – ensure the second syllable 'kuài' is pronounced with the fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 5 word, 尽快 connects well with other time-related vocabulary, such as 及时 (jí shí, 'in time') and 马上 (mǎ shàng, 'immediately'). Students should focus on using 尽快 in sentences to express urgency and practice its tonal pronunciation.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 尽快 by placing it incorrectly in sentences; for instance, saying '我尽快去' (Wǒ jǐn kuài qù) instead of '我会尽快去' (Wǒ huì jǐn kuài qù), which correctly includes the future tense marker '会' (huì). Additionally, some might confuse it with the more casual '快点' (kuài diǎn).

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Component characters

尽jìnto the greatest extent
HSK 66 strokes尸
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快kuàirapid
HSK 27 strokes忄
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How to say as quickly as possible in Chinese

“as quickly as possible” in Chinese is尽快jǐnkuài

尽快 means 'as quickly as possible' or 'as soon as possible.' It is often used in both spoken and written Chinese to urge someone to act promptly, especially in business or formal contexts. The term conveys a sense of urgency and is commonly used in requests or directives.

When to use 尽快

尽快 is typically used in formal situations, such as in emails or official communications, to indicate urgency. A common mistake is to use it too casually in informal conversations; instead, opt for simpler phrases. Be cautious with tone – ensure the second syllable 'kuài' is pronounced with the fourth tone.

尽快 or something close to it

尽早 (jǐnzǎo) - use 尽快 when emphasizing speed, while 尽早 focuses on doing something early.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 尽快 by placing it incorrectly in sentences; for instance, saying '我尽快去' (Wǒ jǐn kuài qù) instead of '我会尽快去' (Wǒ huì jǐn kuài qù), which correctly includes the future tense marker '会' (huì). Additionally, some might confuse it with the more casual '快点' (kuài diǎn).

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Grammar patterns of 尽快

尽快 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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找到伯尼,让他尽快拟好一份协议。

zhǎodào bà ní, ràng tā jǐnkuài nǐ hǎo yī fèn xiéyì。

Find Bernie and get him to knock an agreement together.
2
上校命令道:“尽快给我找两台性能好的发动机来。”

shàng jiào mìnglìng dào:“ jǐnkuài gěi wǒ zhǎo liǎng tái xìngnéng hǎode fādòng Jī lái。”

The colonel ordered, "I want two good engines down here asap."
3
马克,你最好尽快开始,越快越好。

mǎ kè, nǐ zuìhǎo jǐnkuài kāishǐ, yuè kuài yuè hǎo。

Mark, you'd better get cracking, the sooner the better.
4
我们想尽快打发他们上床睡觉。

wǒmen xiǎng jǐnkuài dǎfa tāmen shàng chuáng shuìjiào。

We want to bundle them off to bed quickly.
5
你能尽快给我弄个炒鸡蛋吗?

nǐ néng jǐnkuài gěi wǒ nòng gè chǎo jīdàn ma?

Could you possibly knock me up some scrambled eggs?
6
将赠券撕下后尽快寄回。

jiāng zèng quàn sī xià hòu jǐnkuài jì huí。

Detach the coupon and return it as soon as possible.
7
这对老夫妇想尽快离开这个小城.

zhè duì lǎo fūfù xiǎng jǐnkuài líkāi zhège xiǎo chéng.

The old couple will attempt to leave the town as soon as possible.
8
请尽快拨打电话4143926通知我们的新闻部。

qǐng jǐnkuài bōdǎ diànhuà4143926 tōngzhī wǒmen de xīnwén bù。

Let our news desk know as quickly as possible on 414
9
请尽快作决定。

qǐng jǐnkuài zuō juédìng。

Please make your decision as soon as possible.
10
请尽快通知装货日期.

qǐng jǐnkuài tōngzhī zhuāng huò rìqī.

Please advise the date of shipment as soon as possible.

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It's better to reserve 尽快 for formal or urgent contexts; for casual situations, you might say 快点 (kuài diǎn), meaning 'hurry up.'

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