干脆

• Pinyin: gān cuì
• Hanzi breakdown: 干 = 一 + 十 — dry, clean; 脆 = 月 (flesh) + 危 (dangerous) — crisp, brittle

Meaning

Straightforward; clear-cut; simply; just. Describes decisiveness in manner, or suggests doing something directly without hesitation.

As an adjective, describes a person or action that is decisive, crisp, or no-nonsense. As an adverb, means simply, just, or might as well. 说话干脆 (speaks directly). 干脆利落 (clean and efficient). Often suggests cutting through hesitation.

Examples

1. 既然不喜欢这份工作，干脆辞职算了。 Since you don't like this job, just quit already.
2. 他做事很干脆，从不拖泥带水。 He does things very decisively, never drags his feet.
3. 与其等他，干脆我们自己先走吧。 Instead of waiting for him, let's just leave first.

Usage Guide

Context: decision-making, describing manner, suggestion

Tone: decisive

Do Say

• 你干脆直接告诉他吧。(Just tell him directly.)
• 她拒绝得很干脆。(She refused very decisively.)

Don't Say

• 说'干脆地思考'表示认真思考 (Don't use 干脆 for thoughtful deliberation — use 认真 or 仔细; 干脆 implies quick decisiveness)

Origin & History

干 (dry, clean) + 脆 (crisp, brittle). Together meaning dry and crisp, hence clean-cut and decisive.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal