Chinese

kuài
Meaning: fast; quick; soon; almost
Part of Speech: Adjective, Adverb

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Example sentences

火車快要開了。
火车快要开了。
The train is about to start.
他的漢語進步很快。
His Chinese has improved very quickly.
在他的領導下,公司發展得很快。
Under his leadership, the company developed very quickly.
這個國家的經濟發展很快。
This country's economic development is very fast.
消防隊很快就到了。
The fire brigade arrived very quickly.

Usage Notes

Can describe speed or indicate that an event is imminent.

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