赶快
How to Understand
"赶快" (gǎn kuài) is an adverb meaning "hurry up" or "quickly." It is used to urge someone to act faster, often in a friendly or urgent tone. Unlike "快点" (kuài diǎn), which is more neutral, "赶快" carries a slightly stronger sense of urgency or impatience.
The character 赶 (gǎn) originally meant "to chase" or "to hurry," and over time it came to signify "to move quickly." 快 (kuài) means "fast" or "quick." Together, they form a phrase that emphasizes speed and urgency.
"赶快" is commonly used in daily conversations, such as when telling someone to leave quickly or to finish something before a deadline. It is often used in informal settings and can be heard in both spoken and written Chinese. Related expressions include "赶紧" (jiān jǐn), which is similar but slightly more formal.