Definition
爽快 (shuǎngkuai) covers two senses: a physical feeling of being refreshed and a personality trait of being frank and direct. Compared to 痛快 (tòngkuai), which emphasizes doing something to one's full satisfaction, 爽快 focuses more on a clean, no-nonsense decisiveness. 坦率 (tǎnshuài) is more formal and limited to speech/attitude, while 爽快 is used in everyday conversation for both feelings and character.
adjective
refreshedrejuvenated (feeling)frankstraightforward (personality)
Examples
- ，爽快。Yùndòng hòu xǐ ge rèshuǐ zǎo, quánshēn dōu hěn shuǎng kuai.After exercise, taking a hot shower makes me feel very refreshed all over.
- 爽快，。Tā zhège rén hěn shuǎng kuai, nǐ gēn tā shuōhuà búyòng guǎiwān.He's a very straightforward person; you don't need to beat around the bush when talking to him.
- 爽快。Lǎobǎn shuǎng kuai de dāying le wǒmen de yāoqiú.The boss agreed to our request without hesitation.
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