明快

míngkuài

adjective #35,856

Meanings

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

Characters

Examples

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.

他做事明快果断。

Tā zuòshì míngkuài guǒduàn.

He gets things done in a brisk and decisive way.

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