捷径 (jié jìng): shortcut

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HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: shortcut
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

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shortcut

Chinese explanation

比喻能较快达到目的的巧妙方法或简便途径，通常比一般方法省时省力
有时指不按常规、投机取巧的做法，这种用法常带贬义。

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Example sentences

In order to reach the summit as quickly as possible, we decided to take the small path often used by local hunters; although it was steeper, it was indeed a shortcut.

There is no shortcut to learning a foreign language; only by practicing every day can you truly improve.

He tried to get a promotion by flattering the boss, thinking it was a shortcut, but his colleagues were very unhappy about it.

In math competitions, mastering some clever problem-solving methods can help you find shortcuts and save a lot of time.

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