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    Expressing "just do it" with 干脆 (gāncuì)

    HSK 4
    Emphasis
    Suggestion & Advice

    Structure

    干脆 + Verb Phrase

    Explanation

    干脆 means "might as well" or "just" and expresses a decisive, straightforward attitude toward taking action. It suggests cutting through hesitation and doing something directly. For example, 干脆别去了 means "let's just not go."

    Examples

    • 既然不想做饭，干脆叫外卖吧。

      Jìrán bù xiǎng zuòfàn, gāncuì jiào wàimài ba.

      Since you don't want to cook, just order delivery.

    • 反正也不远，我们干脆走路去。

      Fǎnzhèng yě bù yuǎn, wǒmen gāncuì zǒulù qù.

      It's not far anyway — let's just walk there.

    • 想那么多干什么，干脆直接问他。

      Xiǎng nàme duō gàn shénme, gāncuì zhíjiē wèn tā.

      Why overthink it? Just ask him directly.

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