捷径 jiéjìng shortcut
How to remember 捷径: 捷 nimble + 径 path = shortcut.
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How it is used
- A shortcut, literal or figurative - 走捷径 (zǒu jiéjìng) take a shortcut; 学习没有捷径 (xuéxí méiyǒu jiéjìng) there's no shortcut to learning.
- Often carries a hint of caution - a shortcut can mean cutting corners rather than doing the work.