Today’s word of the day is 快 (kuài) which means quick. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 快 (kuài).
凉快 (liáng kuài) Cool
The first word is 凉快 (liáng kuài) which means ‘cool’ in a pleasant way. Let’s look at each character of this word, 凉 means cold (liáng) and 快 (kuài) means quick. A way of using it in a sentence is 中国北部的夏天很凉快。(Zhōngguó běibù de xiàtiān hěn liángkuai.) Summer in the northern part of China is nice and cool.
快乐 (kuài lè) Happy
Another word we can create with 快 (kuài) is 快乐 (kuài lè). This means ‘happy’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我和你在一起很快乐。(Wǒ hé nǐ zài yīqǐ hěn kuàilè.) I am happy when I am with you.
尽快 (jǐn kuài) As soon as possible
Finally, we can create the word 尽快 (jǐn kuài) which is a word that is used a lot in the working world. It means as soon as possible. For example, 请尽快把报告写完。(Qǐng jǐnkuài bǎ bàogào xiě wán.) Please finish writing the report as soon as possible.