赶快

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Character Breakdown

Usage and Nuance

The adverb 赶快 (gǎnkuài) is used to urge someone to act quickly or immediately. It carries a sense of urgency but is generally polite and common in everyday speech.

Common Contexts

It often appears in commands or suggestions where prompt action is needed, such as leaving quickly, finishing tasks, or avoiding danger.

Collocations and Patterns

Register and Tone

This word is informal and suitable for spoken language. It is less formal than 急忙 but more urgent than just .

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 赶快 with alone; 赶快 emphasizes urgency and immediacy more strongly. Also, avoid mixing it with in contexts unrelated to speed or urgency.

Example Sentences

Let's leave quickly, don't be late.

The weather is about to turn bad, quickly find a place to take shelter from

Hurry up and finish your homework, hand it to the teacher tomorrow.