[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Abstract-Concepts \ #Time-and-Space # 快 kuài fast, quick ## Components [[忄(xīn)]] [[丨 (gǔn)]] [[匚 (fāng)]] [[人 rén]] [[人 (rén)]] ## Meaning Today, the character "快" (kuài) generally means: 1. **Fast; Quick**: Referring to something happening or moving at a high speed. For example, "快递" (kuàidì) means express delivery. 2. **Happy; Joyful**: Describing a feeling of happiness or joy. For example, "快乐" (kuàilè) means happy or joyful. 3. **Comfortable; Pleasant**: Indicating a state of being comfortable or pleasant. For instance, "快速" (kuàisù) means fast or rapid. ## History The character "快" (kuài) originates from two elements: "心" (heart) and "夬" (a hook-shaped instrument used to shoot arrows), indicating the feeling of happiness and contentment in one's heart. Its basic meaning is joy and happiness. "快" originally meant joy and happiness. For instance, in the "Shuowen Jiezi," it was defined as "happiness." It also refers to being smooth and comfortable. Additionally, it can signify quick action, as opposed to "slow." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ? ### Seal Script ![[快seal.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[快cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[快reg.svg]]