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明快

míngkuài
adjective #35,856

Meanings

  1. 1 bright and lively (style, mood)
  2. 2 brisk and clear
  3. 3 decisive; prompt

Examples

HSK 6
这首歌的节奏很明快。
Zhè shǒu gē de jiézòu hěn míngkuài.
The rhythm of this song is bright and lively.
HSK 7-9
他做事明快果断。
Tā zuòshì míngkuài guǒduàn.
He gets things done in a brisk and decisive way.
HSK 7-9
她的文笔明快流畅。
Tā de wénbǐ míngkuài liúchàng.
Her writing style is clear, brisk, and flowing.

Tips

usage
Two distinct senses: (1) describing style, music, or mood as 'bright/cheerful and not heavy' - 明快的旋律 'bright melody'; (2) describing a person or actions as 'crisp and decisive, not hesitating' - 明快果断. The first sense is much more common.

Stroke Order

明 míng
快 kuài