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提速 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
提速tísùto increase the specified cruising speedHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #37570, Very Hard
提速tísùto pick up speedHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #37570, Very Hard
提速tísùto speed upHSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #37570, Very Hard
tísù(ti2su4) T2
  1. 1to increase the specified cruising speed
  2. 2to pick up speed
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March 24, 2026

提速tísù(ti2su4)

提速 (tí sù) means to increase speed or to pick up speed in various contexts, such as transportation or productivity. It is commonly used in discussions about efficiency, performance improvements, and technological advancements.

Strokes22Frequency#37570DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In China, the concept of 提速 is often linked to rapid industrial growth and modernization, with many initiatives aimed at increasing efficiency in transportation and production sectors.

Memory Tip

Think of 提 (tí) as 'to raise' and 速 (sù) as 'speed.' Imagine lifting a speedometer needle to indicate faster movement, like a car accelerating on a highway – you're literally raising the speed.

Meanings of 提速

tísù(ti2su4)
1to increase the specified cruising speed
2to pick up speed
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About 提速

提速Simplified
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 提速

Quick Contrast

提速 (tísù) vs 加速 (jiāsù): Use 提速 when emphasizing the act of increasing speed in a broader context, while 加速 focuses more on accelerating a process or action.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 提速 with similar terms like 加速 (jiā sù), which can mean 'to accelerate' but may imply a more gradual process. This term is more informal and is frequently used in everyday conversation, especially in tech discussions.

HSK Study Tips

While 提速 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to themes of speed and efficiency found in HSK 4 and 5. Students should focus on recognizing it in context, especially in business or technology discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 提速 with 提高 (tí gāo), which means 'to raise' but does not imply speed. For example, saying '我想提高我的速度' (Wǒ xiǎng tí gāo wǒ de sùdù) is incorrect when speed is explicitly meant; use 提速 instead.

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Pronunciation of 提速

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Component Characters

提títo carry (hanging down from the hand)
HSK 412 strokes扌
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速sùfast
10 strokes辶
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How to say to increase the specified cruising speed in Chinese

“to increase the specified cruising speed” in Chinese is提速tísù

提速 (tí sù) means to increase speed or to pick up speed in various contexts, such as transportation or productivity. It is commonly used in discussions about efficiency, performance improvements, and technological advancements.

When to use 提速

Be careful not to confuse 提速 with similar terms like 加速 (jiā sù), which can mean 'to accelerate' but may imply a more gradual process. This term is more informal and is frequently used in everyday conversation, especially in tech discussions.

提速 or something close to it

提速 (tísù) vs 加速 (jiāsù): Use 提速 when emphasizing the act of increasing speed in a broader context, while 加速 focuses more on accelerating a process or action.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 提速 with 提高 (tí gāo), which means 'to raise' but does not imply speed. For example, saying '我想提高我的速度' (Wǒ xiǎng tí gāo wǒ de sùdù) is incorrect when speed is explicitly meant; use 提速 instead.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 提速

No, 提速 can refer to any context where speed is increased, such as processes or work efficiency.

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