勤快 qínkuai diligent
diligent; hardworking
How to remember 勤快: 勤 diligent + 快 quick = diligent.
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How it is used
- Colloquial 'hardworking, quick to pitch in' - praises a willing, industrious person - 这孩子很勤快 (zhè háizi hěn qínkuai) this kid is diligent and helpful.
- Note 快 = kuai (neutral tone); warm, everyday praise, esp. for chores/work around home or job.
- Opposite 懒 (lǎn, lazy); contrast bookish 勤奋 (qínfèn, studious/diligent) which leans toward study - 他很懒 (tā hěn lǎn) he's lazy.