快 Stroke Order — How to Write 快
快 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 忄, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
快 Radical and Character Components
快 is an ideographic compound. A decisive 夬 will 忄; 夬 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 忄 + 4 more strokes
快 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- kuài
Meanings of 快 in Chinese
1
kuài快
Fast; quick; rapid; speedy, opposite to slow.
这份快件需要快速送达客户手中。
This express package needs to be delivered quickly to the customer.
to hurry; quickly; at once
你赶快吃饭，不然要迟到了。
You'd better eat quickly, otherwise you'll be late.
about to; soon; nearly
电影快开始了，我们赶紧走吧
The movie is about to start, let's hurry up and go.
Quick-witted, agile, or sharp; referring to mental or physical responsiveness, e.g., 'His mind is very quick' or 'quick-sighted and quick-handed'.
他反应很快，立刻想到了解决办法。
He reacted very quickly and immediately thought of a solution.
Sharp, keen; referring to a cutting edge.
这把刀真快，切菜不费劲
This knife is really sharp, it cuts vegetables effortlessly.
Frank, straightforward, or outspoken.
他总是心直口快，有什么想法都直接表达出来
He is always frank and outspoken, expressing whatever thoughts he has directly.
Refers to a feeling of happiness, joy, or comfort.
和小狗玩耍让我感到很快乐。
Playing with the puppy makes me feel very happy.
Common Words and Phrases with 快
1
A fast-paced class for high-achieving students within the same grade.
她因为成绩优异，被老师推荐进了快班。
Because of her excellent academic performance, she was recommended by the teacher to join the fast-track class.
2
Kuaiban is a Chinese folk art where a performer recites rhyming verses, often in a rhythmic, fast-paced manner, accompanied by the beat of bamboo clappers.
这首乐曲的第三乐章采用了快板，给听众带来了热情洋溢的感受。
The third movement of this piece of music uses an allegro tempo, bringing a passionate feeling to the audience.
3
A bulletin or small newspaper, often self-published by an organization, that provides timely information.
学生会发布了一份快报，通知大家周五的讲座改期了
The student union issued an express bulletin, informing everyone that Friday's lecture has been rescheduled.
4
to walk with vigorous strides; to walk at a rapid pace
他快步流星地走出了房间，似乎有什么急事。
He walked out of the room with swift strides, as if he had something urgent to do.
5
Food that is prepared and served quickly.
快节奏的生活让很多人选择快餐作为日常饮食的一部分
The fast-paced lifestyle leads many people to choose fast food as part of their daily diet.
6
Carefree and joyful.
清晨在公园里散步，呼吸着新鲜空气，让人感觉身心快畅
A morning stroll in the park, breathing fresh air, makes one feel delighted and refreshed in body and mind.
7
An express train or bus, which makes fewer stops and has a shorter travel time.
我更喜欢乘坐快车，这样能更快地抵达目的地。
I prefer to take the express train, as it gets me to my destination faster.
8
quick and prompt; agile and efficient
他做事一向快当，从不拖拉。
He is always quick and efficient in his work, never procrastinating.
9
To resolve a complicated problem swiftly and decisively; to cut the Gordian knot.
面对公司内部效率低下的问题锛新任经理决定快刀斩乱麻锛立刻实施了一系列改革措施銆
Facing the problem of low internal efficiency within the company, the new manager decided to cut the Gordian knot and immediately implemented a series of reform measures.
10
Express delivery is a fast mail service for packages and documents, typically handled by a courier.
我昨天在网上买了一件衣服，预计明天快递就能送到。
I bought a piece of clothing online yesterday, and the express delivery is expected to arrive tomorrow.
11
Quick-drying paint, often used as a primer or sealer.
这扇门需要刷一层快干漆，这样可以更快地完成修缮工作。
This door needs a coat of quick-drying paint so the repair work can be completed faster.
12
A pleasant sensation or feeling of delight; a sense of pleasure or comfort, often intense and sometimes indescribable.
在阳光下跑步能带来一种身心愉悦的快感。
Running in the sunshine brings a delightful sense of physical and mental pleasure.
13
Kuaige, the former residence of Lu You, a patriotic poet of the Southern Song Dynasty.
陆游晚年常在快阁中读书作诗，度过宁静的岁月。
During his later years, Lu You often read and composed poetry in Kuaige, spending his days in peaceful solitude.
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15
Fast-selling goods; marketable goods.
这家服装店的夏季新款都是快货，一上架就被抢购一空。
The summer new arrivals in this clothing store are all fast-moving goods; they are snatched up as soon as they are put on shelves.
More words with 快
- huān欢kuài快cheerful and light-hearted; lively
- jǐn尽kuài快as quickly as possible
- liáng凉kuài快pleasantly cool
- yú愉kuài快Happy, pleased, or joyful.
- chàng畅kuài快Hearty, Joyful
- fēi飞kuài快Extremely fast; very quickly.
- qín勤kuài快diligent; hardworking
- chēng称kuài快Express satisfaction, Feel gratified
- jiàn渐kuài快accelerando, accel.
- mó磨kuài快Sharpen
- pǔ普kuài快Ordinary passenger express train
- shuǎng爽kuài快Frank, Straightforward
- xīn欣kuài快euphoria
- zuǐ嘴kuài快loose-tongued, outspoken
- bǔ捕kuài快Constable, Yamen runner
- fēng锋kuài快sharp; incisive
- shū舒kuài快comfortable and pleased
- chǎng敞kuài快Cheerful, Carefree
- kuài快diǎn点Hurry up, Faster
- kuài快lè乐Happy, Joy
Idioms with 快
- kuài快kuài快huo活huó活happily and joyfully
- kuài快mǎ马jiā加biān鞭redouble efforts to accelerate progress
- kuài快rén人kuài快shì事quick person, quick matters
- kuài快rén人kuài快xìng性straightforward and frank temperament
- kuài快rén人kuài快yǔ语frank words from a candid person
- kuài快xīn心mǎn满yì意perfectly satisfied
- kuài快yán言kuài快yǔ语speak frankly and directly
- biān鞭dǎ打kuài快niú牛Punish the diligent
- bù不tǔ吐bù不kuài快must speak to feel relieved
- chèn称xīn心kuài快yì意perfectly content and pleased
- chéng乘lóng龙kuài快xù婿accomplished and handsome son-in-law
- dà大kuài快rén人xīn心immensely satisfying to the public
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Open the tool →Questions about 快
What does 快 mean in Chinese?
快 (kuài) means “Fast” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 快?
快 is pronounced kuài in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 快 have?
快 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 快?
快 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 忄. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 快?
The radical of 快 is 忄, and 快 is an ideographic compound.
