干脆
just (go ahead and); might as well
Structure
麻烦或犹豫 ， （主语） 干脆 动词
What it means
'Just (go ahead and); might as well': after a problem or some dithering, announces a clean way out.
How it is built
Problem or hesitation，(subject) + 干脆 + verb, often with 吧, 算了 or 不…了: 太远了，干脆不去了 (it's too far, let's just not go).
When to use it
Spoken. As an adjective it means brisk and direct: 说话很干脆, 干脆利落.
Watch out
Don't mix it up with 简直, also 'simply' in English, which only exaggerates: ✗我干脆要疯了。 ✓我简直要疯了。 干脆 needs a problem before it to make sense.
Examples
想控制热量的人可以选三分糖，或是干脆不另外加糖。
If you are watching calories, choose 30 per cent sugar, or just skip the added sugar altogether.
外卖等了一个小时还没到，我们干脆自己去店里拿吧。
The delivery has taken an hour and still isn’t here; let’s just go and fetch it ourselves.
雨越下越大，我们干脆别出去了，在家点外卖吧。
The rain is getting heavier; let’s just stay in and order a takeaway.
Learn this in Lesson 14 · HSK 5: 来一杯奶茶 (Ordering a milk tea)
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