HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
快 — fast
- Reading
- kuài
- Meaning
- fast; quick; happy
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
快 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is kuài and it means fast; quick; happy. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
快 appears in everyday chinese words such as 快 (fast; quick), 快乐 (happy) and 快要 (about to; soon).
Chinese words containing 快
Frequently asked questions
What does 快 mean in Chinese?
快 means fast; quick; happy in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 快 read?
快 is read kuài. Reading it inside real words — 快 and 快乐 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 快 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 快 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 快 in a word?
A common word containing 快 is 快 (kuài) — "fast; quick". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 快 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 快 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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