Meaning and Usage
"飞速" (fēisù) is an adverb meaning "at a very fast speed" or "rapidly." It is commonly used to describe quick progress, rapid development, or high speed movement.
Common Contexts
You will often see "飞速" used in contexts like learning progress (学习进步飞速), technological development (科技发展飞速), or physical speed such as driving or running.
Collocations
- 飞速发展: rapid development, often used for technology, economy, or social changes.
- 飞速进步: rapid progress, commonly used for skills or knowledge.
- 飞速前进: moving forward at high speed, used literally or figuratively.
Usage Notes
"飞速" emphasizes an extremely fast pace and is more intense than just "快" (fast). It is typically used in formal or written contexts but also common in spoken language when emphasizing speed or rapid change. Avoid using it for slow or moderate speeds.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "飞速" with "快速" (kuàisù), which also means fast but is more neutral and often used for speed without the strong sense of rapid change or progress implied by "飞速."