song2 faai3爽快
Jyutpingsong2 faai3
Yalesóng faai
Definition
Frank, straightforward, and decisive, without hesitation or delay.
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How it's used
Describes a personality trait or a way of acting that is free of hesitation or hidden agendas. It implies a refreshing lack of social friction, often used to praise someone who makes quick decisions or gives a clear answer without beating around the bush. It is frequently used in business or social negotiations to encourage someone to stop stalling.
Examples
He is a straightforward person; he agreed as soon as I asked.
Be decisive, are you going or not?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang usage of 爽, which often refers to physical pleasure or feeling high. While 爽快 relates to efficiency and honesty, 爽 is more about personal satisfaction or comfort.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
