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特快tèkuàiexpress (train, delivery etc)HSK 6, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #15873, Hard
tèkuài(te4kuai4)te kuai T4
  1. 1express (train, delivery etc)
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March 24, 2026

特快tèkuài(te4kuai4)

特快 refers to express services, commonly used for trains and delivery methods that prioritize speed. It conveys the idea of something being fast-tracked or expedited compared to regular alternatives, emphasizing efficiency in transportation and logistics.

Strokes17Frequency#15873DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of speed is highly valued, especially in urban settings where time efficiency is crucial. The rise of high-speed trains in China exemplifies this priority on express services.

Memory Tip

Imagine a special train (特) that is very fast (快). Picture a train zooming past all the slower ones, with a big sign saying 'Express' on it. This image connects the components: '特' suggests something unique or special, while '快' means fast.

Meanings of 特快

tèkuài(te4kuai4)
1express (train, delivery etc)
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About 特快

特快Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3BCT✓CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

特快 (tèkuài) vs 快 (kuài): Use 特快 for express services specifically, while 快 is a general term for fast.

Usage Notes

特快 is often used in contexts like '特快列车' (express train) or '特快邮件' (express mail). Be cautious with tone; the first character '特' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th), while '快' has a falling tone (4th) as well, and both should be pronounced clearly to avoid confusion with similar words.

HSK Study Tips

Though not specifically assigned an HSK level, 特快 can be useful for learners at HSK 3 and above, especially when discussing transportation or shipping. Focus on related vocabulary, such as '快' (fast) and '列车' (train), to build a contextual understanding.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 特快 with just 快. For instance, saying '我需要一个快的车' (I need a fast car) instead of '我需要一个特快的车' (I need an express train) can lead to misunderstandings about the type of service being requested.

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Component Characters

特tèspecial
HSK 610 strokes牛
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快kuàirapid
HSK 27 strokes忄
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How to say express (train, delivery etc) in Chinese

“express (train, delivery etc)” in Chinese is特快tèkuài

特快 refers to express services, commonly used for trains and delivery methods that prioritize speed. It conveys the idea of something being fast-tracked or expedited compared to regular alternatives, emphasizing efficiency in transportation and logistics.

When to use 特快

特快 is often used in contexts like '特快列车' (express train) or '特快邮件' (express mail). Be cautious with tone; the first character '特' is pronounced with a falling tone (4th), while '快' has a falling tone (4th) as well, and both should be pronounced clearly to avoid confusion with similar words.

特快 or something close to it

特快 (tèkuài) vs 快 (kuài): Use 特快 for express services specifically, while 快 is a general term for fast.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 特快 with just 快. For instance, saying '我需要一个快的车' (I need a fast car) instead of '我需要一个特快的车' (I need an express train) can lead to misunderstandings about the type of service being requested.

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It refers to express services such as express trains or speedy delivery options.

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