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    Expressing "rapid" or "swift" with 迅速 (xùnsù)

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    Structure

    迅速 + Verb / 迅速 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    迅速 (xùnsù) means "rapid," "swift," or "prompt." It can function as an adjective or adverb to describe the speed of an action or response. For example, 迅速行动 means "to act swiftly."

    Examples

    • 消防员迅速赶到了现场。

      Xiāofángyuán xùnsù gǎndào le xiànchǎng.

      The firefighters rushed to the scene quickly.

    • 公司迅速做出了回应。

      Gōngsī xùnsù zuòchū le huíyìng.

      The company responded quickly.

    • 科技的发展速度越来越迅速。

      Kējì de fāzhǎn sùdù yuè lái yuè xùnsù.

      The pace of technological development is getting faster and faster.

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