HSK 5 · VERSION 2.0#15
Expressing “Just Do It” with “gāncuì”
干脆
How it works
干脆 (gāncuì) means “simply,” “might as well,” or “just do it.” It is used when the speaker decides to take a direct and simple action instead of continuing to hesitate or complicate things.
It often suggests that a straightforward choice is the best one.
The pattern
干脆 (gāncuì) + Verb / Clause
Example sentences
既然大家意见差不多，我们干脆现在就定下来吧。
Since everyone’s opinions are more or less the same, we might as well decide now.
外面雨下得这么大，今天干脆别去了。
It is raining so heavily outside; we might as well not go today.
与其一直犹豫，不如干脆试一次。
Rather than hesitating all the time, it is better to just give it a try.
Key point
干脆 (gāncuì) often reflects decisiveness and a desire to simplify the situation.