快 (kuài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 快 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 快 (kuài) means "Fast; quick; happy". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 快 stroke by stroke?

快 has 7 strokes. The radical is 忄. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 快 and 忉?

快 (kuài) and 忉 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 快?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 忄. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 快?

Common words containing 快 include: 快乐 (kuài lè) — Happy; joyful; 很快 (hěn kuài) — Very fast; 快点 (kuài diǎn) — Hurry up; faster.

How to Write 快

The character 快 (kuài) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

快 is pronounced kuài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fast; quick; happy.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 快 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 快

快乐 kuài lè

Happy; joyful

很快 hěn kuài

Very fast

快点 kuài diǎn

Hurry up; faster

Example Sentences

祝你生日快乐。

zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè

Happy birthday.

他跑得很快。

tā pǎo dé hěn kuài

He runs very fast.

我们快点走吧。

wǒ men kuài diǎn zǒu ba

Let's go quickly.

Similar Characters

忉 dāo

忏 chàn

忕 shì

Practice Writing 快 (kuài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 快

What does 快 (kuài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 快 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 快 and 忉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 快?

What common words use 快?

How to Write 快 (kuài)