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March 24, 2026
迅速xùnsù(xun4su4)
迅速 (xùn sù) means rapid or speedy, describing something that occurs quickly or with great efficiency. It is commonly used in contexts related to actions, responses, or movements that happen without delay. The term conveys a sense of urgency and effectiveness.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of speed is often associated with efficiency and modernity, especially in business and technology. Rapid advancements, such as in the tech industry, are frequently described using 迅速 to emphasize progress.
Memory Tip
Think of '迅' as a swift animal, like a fox, dashing across the field, and '速' represents speed. Together, they paint a vivid image of something moving quickly, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of 'xùn sù' as it sounds like 'soon'—doing something soon means doing it quickly.
Meanings of 迅速
xùnsù(xun4su4)
1rapid
2speedy
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About 迅速
迅速Simplified
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副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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迅捷 (xùn jié) - use 迅速 for general speed, while 迅捷 emphasizes swiftness in agility or dexterity.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 迅速 with other speed-related terms like 快 (kuài), which can be more general and less formal. 迅速 is often used in formal contexts such as reports or announcements. Common collocations include 迅速发展 (rapid development) and 迅速反应 (rapid response).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 迅速 connects to other words related to speed and efficiency. Students should focus on using it in sentence structures that highlight rapidity, such as in comparisons (e.g., 迅速比慢 (faster than slow)).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 迅速 with 快, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他反应得很快' (He reacts very fast) is correct, but using 迅速 in a casual context can sound overly formal, so it should be '他反应得很迅速' in a more suitable setting.
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迅速 (xùn sù) means rapid or speedy, describing something that occurs quickly or with great efficiency. It is commonly used in contexts related to actions, responses, or movements that happen without delay. The term conveys a sense of urgency and effectiveness.
When to use 迅速
Be cautious not to confuse 迅速 with other speed-related terms like 快 (kuài), which can be more general and less formal. 迅速 is often used in formal contexts such as reports or announcements. Common collocations include 迅速发展 (rapid development) and 迅速反应 (rapid response).
迅速 or something close to it
迅捷 (xùn jié) - use 迅速 for general speed, while 迅捷 emphasizes swiftness in agility or dexterity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迅速 with 快, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他反应得很快' (He reacts very fast) is correct, but using 迅速 in a casual context can sound overly formal, so it should be '他反应得很迅速' in a more suitable setting.
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Grammar Patterns of 迅速
迅速 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 3 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.
