捷径 (jié jìng): ทางลัด

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.