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赶快 (gǎnkuài) - use 赶紧 when emphasizing the urgency of immediate action, while 赶快 is more about doing something quickly without the same sense of urgency.
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 赶紧; mispronouncing it could change its meaning. It is generally used in informal contexts but can also be appropriate in urgent formal requests. Common collocations include 赶紧走 (hurry up and go) or 赶紧来 (come quickly).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 赶紧 connects to other verbs of action and urgency. Students should focus on using it in sentences that express immediate need, practicing with context to solidify understanding.
Learners often confuse 赶紧 with 赶快 (gǎn kuài), which also means 'hurry' but is slightly less urgent. For example, saying '我赶快走' (Wǒ gǎn kuài zǒu) instead of '我赶紧走' (Wǒ gǎn jǐn zǒu) may lack the necessary sense of urgency.
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How to say hurriedly in Chinese
“hurriedly” in Chinese is赶紧
赶紧 (gǎn jǐn) means to do something hurriedly or without delay. It is commonly used in urgent situations where immediate action is needed, such as responding to a call or completing a task quickly.
When to use 赶紧
Be cautious of the tone when pronouncing 赶紧; mispronouncing it could change its meaning. It is generally used in informal contexts but can also be appropriate in urgent formal requests. Common collocations include 赶紧走 (hurry up and go) or 赶紧来 (come quickly).
赶紧 or something close to it
赶快 (gǎnkuài) - use 赶紧 when emphasizing the urgency of immediate action, while 赶快 is more about doing something quickly without the same sense of urgency.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 赶紧 with 赶快 (gǎn kuài), which also means 'hurry' but is slightly less urgent. For example, saying '我赶快走' (Wǒ gǎn kuài zǒu) instead of '我赶紧走' (Wǒ gǎn jǐn zǒu) may lack the necessary sense of urgency.
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Grammar Patterns of 赶紧
赶紧 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 2 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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下雨了，她____把外面的东西往回收。
It started raining — she quickly gathered the things outside back in.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赶紧
While 赶紧 is often used informally, it can be appropriate in formal contexts if urgency is emphasized. Just ensure to match the tone of your conversation.
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