brisk and efficient; forthright
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
brisk, efficient, and forthright; nimble and neat
Describes a person's manner of working, moving, or speaking as efficient and direct without hesitation. Combines the senses of 爽快 (forthright) and 利落 (neat/agile).
Tā他
bàn办
shì事
shuǎng爽
lì利
，
cóng从
bù不
tuō拖
lā拉
。
He handles affairs briskly and efficiently, never dragging his feet.
Zhè这
wèi位
hù护
shi士
dòng动
zuò作
shuǎng爽
lì利
，
hěn很
kuài快
jiù就
bāo包
zā扎
hǎo好
le了
shāng伤
kǒu口
。
This nurse moves with nimble efficiency, bandaging the wound quickly.
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Tā她
shuō说
huà话
shuǎng爽
lì利
，
cóng从
bù不
guǎi拐
wān弯
mò抹
jiǎo角
。
She speaks forthrightly, never beating around the bush.
Lǎo老
bǎn板
xǐ喜
huān欢
shuǎng爽
lì利
de的
yuán员
gōng工
。
The boss likes employees who are efficient and decisive.