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March 24, 2026
赶快(趕快)gǎnkuài(gan3kuai4)
赶快 (gǎn kuài) means 'to hurry' or 'to do something quickly.' It is commonly used to urge someone to take immediate action, often in situations that require urgency, such as leaving, responding, or completing a task.
Frequency#1587DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being prompt is often seen as a sign of respect for others' time. Thus, using 赶快 can reflect not only urgency but also consideration for those around you.
Memory Tip
Think of 赶 (gǎn) as 'to chase' and 快 (kuài) as 'fast.' Picture yourself chasing after a bus that is about to leave; you would shout to yourself to 赶快, hurry up!
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AI Study Notes for 赶快
Quick Contrast
快点 (kuài diǎn) vs 赶紧 (gǎn jǐn) — use 赶快 when emphasizing the need for speed in action, while 快点 is more casual and 赶紧 implies immediate urgency without the same emphasis on speed.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 赶 (gǎn) as 'to chase' and 快 (kuài) as 'fast.' Picture yourself chasing after a bus that is about to leave; you would shout to yourself to 赶快, hurry up!
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when saying 赶快, as the tones are essential for understanding. It is generally used in informal contexts; however, it can be used in urgent requests in formal situations too. Common collocations include 赶快来 (hurry over) and 赶快走 (hurry up and leave).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 赶快 connects with other verbs that express urgency or action. Focus on using it in sentences that encourage quick responses, and practice with different contexts to enhance fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, being prompt is often seen as a sign of respect for others' time. Thus, using 赶快 can reflect not only urgency but also consideration for those around you.
Common Mistakes
A common mistake is to confuse 赶快 with 赶紧 (gǎn jǐn), which has a similar meaning but is more about acting quickly without delay. Instead of saying '我赶快去商店' (I hurry to the store), it should be '我赶紧去商店' for immediate action.
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Grammar Patterns of 赶快
赶快 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 2 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.
The stewardess hurried the passengers onto the plane.
Cultural Notes for 赶快
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, being prompt is often seen as a sign of respect for others' time. Thus, using 赶快 can reflect not only urgency but also consideration for those around you.
Frequently Asked Questions about 赶快
Yes, 赶快 can be used in various urgent situations, but make sure the context is appropriate.
No, while it's commonly used in spoken language, it can also appear in written communications, especially in informal contexts.
赶快 emphasizes the urgency to act immediately, while 快点 is more about doing something faster.
