快捷

• Pinyin: kuài jié
• Hanzi breakdown: 快 = 忄(heart) + 夬 — fast; 捷 = 扌(hand) + 疌 — nimble

Meaning

Quick; speedy; convenient. Describing something that is fast and efficient.

Often used for services, methods, or tools that save time and effort. Common in tech contexts (快捷键 = shortcut key) and service industries (快捷服务 = express service).

Examples

1. 网上购物的快捷让越来越多的人放弃了实体店。 The convenience of online shopping has made more and more people abandon physical stores.
2. 使用快捷键可以大大提高工作效率。 Using keyboard shortcuts can greatly improve work efficiency.
3. 这条路线是去机场最快捷的方式。 This route is the quickest way to get to the airport.

Usage Guide

Context: technology, service, efficiency

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 这个方法更快捷。(This method is quicker.)
• 你知道这个软件的快捷键吗？(Do you know the keyboard shortcuts for this software?)

Don't Say

• 混淆快捷和快速。(快捷 emphasizes convenience and efficiency, while 快速 focuses purely on speed)

Origin & History

Compound of 快 (fast) + 捷 (quick/nimble). Both characters emphasize speed and efficiency.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal