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    Expressing "about to" with 快 (kuài) as an adverb

    HSK 2
    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    快 + Verb

    Explanation

    快 (kuài) as an adverb before a verb expresses urgency, meaning "hurry up and" or "quickly." It urges someone to perform an action promptly, often used in imperative sentences.

    Examples

    • 快把门关上，外面太冷了！

      Kuài bǎ mén guānshang, wàimiàn tài lěng le!

      Hurry and close the door, it's too cold outside!

    • 快看，那边有一只小猫！

      Kuài kàn, nàbiān yǒu yì zhī xiǎo māo!

      Quick, look, there's a kitten over there!

    • 快告诉我，到底发生了什么事？

      Kuài gàosu wǒ, dàodǐ fāshēng le shénme shì?

      Hurry up and tell me, what on earth happened?

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