快 (kuài) — how to say "fast" in Chinese

Fast, quick

Radicals / Keys

Heart

#61 · xīn · 3 strokes

Collocations

hěn kuài

very fast

Examples

走吧,我们要迟到了。

Let's go quickly, we're going to be late.

Faster.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 快 (kuài) — fast, quick

[kuài-] Quicksilver the Knight races through the enchanted forest 快 like a flash ⚡. With each leap, his cape flutters, revealing a hidden 快 symbol glowing on his armor. Amazed squirrels and birds pause to watch as 快 Quicksilver zips by, leaving only a whisper of wind in his wake.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "fast" in Chinese?

"fast" in Chinese is 快 (kuài).

What does 快 mean in English?

快 (kuài) means "Fast, quick".

How is 快 pronounced?

It is pronounced kuài (written as kuai). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "fast" in Chinese characters?

It is written 快.

What HSK level is 快?

快 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.

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