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March 24, 2026
迅速xùnsù(xun4su4)
迅速 (xùn sù) means rapid or speedy, describing something that occurs quickly or with great efficiency. It is commonly used in contexts related to actions, responses, or movements that happen without delay. The term conveys a sense of urgency and effectiveness.
Frequency#3990DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of speed is often associated with efficiency and modernity, especially in business and technology. Rapid advancements, such as in the tech industry, are frequently described using 迅速 to emphasize progress.
Memory Tip
Think of '迅' as a swift animal, like a fox, dashing across the field, and '速' represents speed. Together, they paint a vivid image of something moving quickly, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of 'xùn sù' as it sounds like 'soon'—doing something soon means doing it quickly.
Meanings of 迅速
xùnsù(xun4su4)
1rapid
2speedy
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About 迅速
迅速Simplified
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副形词xíngróngcíadj-adverb (adj.-adv.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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迅捷 (xùn jié) - use 迅速 for general speed, while 迅捷 emphasizes swiftness in agility or dexterity.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of '迅' as a swift animal, like a fox, dashing across the field, and '速' represents speed. Together, they paint a vivid image of something moving quickly, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of 'xùn sù' as it sounds like 'soon'—doing something soon means doing it quickly.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 迅速 with other speed-related terms like 快 (kuài), which can be more general and less formal. 迅速 is often used in formal contexts such as reports or announcements. Common collocations include 迅速发展 (rapid development) and 迅速反应 (rapid response).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 迅速 connects to other words related to speed and efficiency. Students should focus on using it in sentence structures that highlight rapidity, such as in comparisons (e.g., 迅速比慢 (faster than slow)).
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of speed is often associated with efficiency and modernity, especially in business and technology. Rapid advancements, such as in the tech industry, are frequently described using 迅速 to emphasize progress.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 迅速 with 快, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '他反应得很快' (He reacts very fast) is correct, but using 迅速 in a casual context can sound overly formal, so it should be '他反应得很迅速' in a more suitable setting.
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Grammar Patterns of 迅速
迅速 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 3 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.
sù shí hàn bǎo shì yī zhǒng xùn sù chuán dào le yīng guó de xīn kāi fā shí pǐn。
The vegetarian burger was an innovation which was rapidly exported to Britain.
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尽管有缺陷，这部电影还是迅速成为了一部经典作品。
jìn guǎn yǒu quē xiàn， ， zhè bù diàn yǐng huán shì xùn sù chéng wéi le yī bù jīng diǎn zuò。
For all its faults, the film instantly became a classic.
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这个画架设计得很好,可以迅速而整齐地折叠起来.
zhè gè huà jià shè jì dé hěn hǎo, , kě yǐ xùn sù ér zhěng qí dì zhē dié qǐ.
This is a well designed easel which folds up quickly and neatly.
5
法国人采取了迅速而果断的行动来保护他们的产业。
fǎ guó rén cǎi qǔ le xùn sù ér guǒ duàn de háng dòng lái bǎo hù tā mén de chǎn yè。
The French have acted swiftly and decisively to protect their industries.
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他们迅速否认了两人在现实生活中是情侣关系的传言。
tā mén xùn sù fǒu rèn le liǎng rén zài xiàn shí shēng huó zhōng shì qíng lǚ guān xì de chuán yán。
They were quick to dismiss rumours of an off-screen romance.
7
从那里开始，调查范围迅速扩大，有几人已经被逮捕。
cóng nà lǐ kāi shǐ， ， tiáo chá fàn wéi xùn sù kuò， dà ， yǒu jī rén yǐ jīng bèi。
The investigation snowballed from there and has since led to several arrests.
8
那需要运动员有高超的技巧、冷静的头脑和迅速的反应能力。
nà xū yào yùn dòng yuán yǒu gāo chāo de jì qiǎo、 、 lěng jìng de tóu nǎo hé xùn sù de fǎn yīng néng。
It takes great skill, cool nerves and the reflexes of an athlete.
9
他的起跑近乎完美，迅速从那群人中蹿了出去。
tā de qǐ pǎo jìn hū wán měi， ， xùn sù cóng nà qún rén zhōng cuān le chū。
He got a near perfect start, streaking away from the pack.
10
遇有危险，食蚁兽会迅速用尾巴卷住树枝。
yù yǒu wēi xiǎn， ， shí yǐ shòu huì xùn sù yòng wěi bā juàn zhù shù。
When in danger, the anteater lashes its tail round a branch.
Cultural Notes for 迅速
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of speed is often associated with efficiency and modernity, especially in business and technology. Rapid advancements, such as in the tech industry, are frequently described using 迅速 to emphasize progress.
Frequently Asked Questions about 迅速
Yes, but it's more common in formal settings or written language than in casual conversation.
It's typically used for actions or events rather than describing people directly, though you can say someone reacts swiftly.
While both mean fast, 迅速 implies a sense of urgency and efficiency, making it more suitable for formal contexts.
