🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

迅速

Pronunciation / Transliteration: xùn sù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Swiftness/ˈswɪf.tnəs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"猎豹的迅速使它成为最快的陆地动物。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The quality of moving or capable of moving at high speed.

    "The swiftness of the cheetah makes it the fastest land animal."
  2. 2

    The ability to act quickly or promptly.

    "Her swiftness in decision-making impressed the entire team."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'swiftness' originates from the Old English 'swif', meaning 'quick' or 'fast', combined with the suffix '-ness' which denotes a state or quality. The term has evolved through Middle English, retaining its core meaning related to speed and quickness.

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