Definition
高效 (gāo xiào) means 'efficient' in the sense of achieving maximum results with minimum waste — it's the standard word for systems, methods, and processes. 快捷 (kuài jié) emphasizes speed and is used for quick actions or computer shortcuts; 得力 (dé lì) describes a capable person; 利索 (lì suo) describes nimble, clean movements or speech.
adjective
efficienthighly effective
Easily confused
- 搞笑gǎo xiàosound-alike(verb) to make people laugh
Examples
- 高效。Zhège xìtǒng fēicháng gāo xiào.This system is very efficient.
- 高效。Tāmen cǎiyòng le yì zhǒng gāo xiào de guǎnlǐ fāngshì.They adopted an efficient management method.
- 高效？Rúhé tígāo gāo xiào de gōngzuò nénglì?How to improve the ability to work efficiently?
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