快点
kuàidiǎn
Hurry up · trad. 快點
快点 (kuàidiǎn) is a common phrase used to urge someone to do something more quickly. It means "hurry up" or "be quick."
What does 快点 (kuàidiǎn) mean?
快点 (kuàidiǎn) means “hurry up” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “fast a bit.”
When to use it
Casual and direct. It's best used with friends, family, or people you know well, as it can sound impolite or demanding to strangers. For a more polite request, you could say 请快一点 (qǐng kuài yīdiǎn).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “KWHY-dee-en.” The first syllable has a falling tone, and the second is usually said lightly (neutral tone).
Other ways to say it
- 快一点kuài yídiǎna bit faster (slightly softer)
- 赶紧gánjǐnquickly; without delay (more urgent)
- 抓紧时间zhuājǐn shíjiānhurry up; make good use of time
Examples
快点！我们要迟到了。
kuàidiǎn! wǒmen yào chídào le.
Hurry up! We're going to be late.
你快点吃，饭要凉了。
nǐ kuàidiǎn chī, fàn yào liáng le.
Eat quickly, the food is getting cold.
我们得快点走，不然赶不上火车了。
wǒmen děi kuàidiǎn zǒu, bùrán gǎnbushàng huǒchē le.
We have to leave quickly, or we'll miss the train.
Pro tip: Among close acquaintances, 快点 is generally understood as a friendly push, not an aggressive command. Use it with care in formal settings or with strangers.
Related phrases
别急 · No rush我先走了 · I'm off or gotta go我马上来 · I'll be right there
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