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痛快 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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痛快
tòngkuài
overjoyed
HSK 6, a, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
delighted
HSK 6, a, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
happily
HSK 6, a, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
heartily
HSK 6, a, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
enjoying
HSK 6, a, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
also pr. [tòng kuai]
HSK 6, a, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
to one's heart's content
HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
straightforward
HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
痛快
tòngkuài
also pr. [tong4 kuai5]
HSK 6, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #7540, Hard
tòngkuài(tong4kuai4)tong kuai T4
1overjoyed
2delighted
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March 24, 2026
痛快tòngkuài(tong4kuai4)
痛快 (tòng kuài) is an adjective that conveys a sense of joy, satisfaction, or straightforwardness. It can describe a feeling of being overjoyed or delighted in a situation, or it can also refer to someone who is frank and straightforward in communication. Commonly used in both personal and informal contexts, it emphasizes a sense of freedom and pleasure in an experience.
Strokes19Frequency#7540DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, being 痛快 is often viewed positively, indicating a person who is honest and straightforward in their dealings with others. This quality is valued in social interactions, reflecting a cultural preference for openness and sincerity.
Memory tip
Think of 痛 (tòng) as 'pain' and 快 (kuài) as 'fast' or 'quick.' Imagine someone quickly overcoming pain to feel great delight. Visualize a person who, after a painful workout, enjoys a delicious meal, feeling both pain and joy, which helps you remember the contrasting meanings of the characters.
Meanings of 痛快
tòngkuài(tong4kuai4)
1overjoyed
2delighted
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About 痛快
痛快Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#7540Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
痛快 (tòng kuài) vs 幸福 (xìng fú): use 痛快 for immediate joy or satisfaction in a situation, while 幸福 refers to a deeper, lasting happiness or contentment.
Usage Notes
When using 痛快, ensure you understand the context—it's typically informal and used among friends or in casual conversations. Avoid confusing it with similar words like 兴奋 (xīng fèn), which means 'excited' but lacks the straightforwardness implied by 痛快. Pay attention to the tones, as the wrong pronunciation can change the meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 痛快 connects well with other descriptive adjectives and terms related to emotions. Focus on using it in sentences that express feelings or reactions, as this will help reinforce your vocabulary in emotional contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 痛快 with similar adjectives like 快乐 (kuài lè), which means 'happy' but lacks the connotation of straightforwardness. A common mistake is saying '我很快乐这件事情' instead of '这件事情让我很痛快.'
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痛快 (tòng kuài) is an adjective that conveys a sense of joy, satisfaction, or straightforwardness. It can describe a feeling of being overjoyed or delighted in a situation, or it can also refer to someone who is frank and straightforward in communication. Commonly used in both personal and informal contexts, it emphasizes a sense of freedom and pleasure in an experience.
When to use 痛快
When using 痛快, ensure you understand the context—it's typically informal and used among friends or in casual conversations. Avoid confusing it with similar words like 兴奋 (xīng fèn), which means 'excited' but lacks the straightforwardness implied by 痛快. Pay attention to the tones, as the wrong pronunciation can change the meaning.
痛快 or something close to it
痛快 (tòng kuài) vs 幸福 (xìng fú): use 痛快 for immediate joy or satisfaction in a situation, while 幸福 refers to a deeper, lasting happiness or contentment.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 痛快 with similar adjectives like 快乐 (kuài lè), which means 'happy' but lacks the connotation of straightforwardness. A common mistake is saying '我很快乐这件事情' instead of '这件事情让我很痛快.'
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Grammar patterns of 痛快
痛快 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 9 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.
