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干脆
gāncuì
Description
"干脆"用来说一个人做事很直接、不拖拖拉拉。
"干脆" is used to describe someone who does things directly without hesitation.
它也可以放在句子前面，表示"那就直接这样做吧"。
It can also be placed at the beginning of a sentence to mean "Then let's just do it this way."
Meanings
干脆gāncuì
straightforward; decisive; without hesitation
他说话很干脆，从不啰嗦。
He speaks plainly and never babbles.
干脆gāncuì
simply; just (do it directly)
太累了，我们干脆坐出租车吧。
We're too tired; let's just take a taxi.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
干 (dry) + 脆 (crisp), literally 'dry and crisp', evoking a clean, decisive manner.
- Nuance
as an adverb it often suggests 'might as well just...' when settling on a simpler option.
In videos
“所以我们干脆给卫星下了一单”
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