How to Say ‘Actually faster’ in Simplified Chinese
反而快
fǎn ér kuài
[fǎn'ér kwye]
💬 Usage Tip: 反而 (fǎn ér) signals that the result is the opposite of what you'd expect. The longer road turns out faster. It goes right before the description: 反而贵 "actually more expensive".
Phrase Breakdown
反而
fǎn ér
[fǎn'ér]
instead; on the contrary
Shows a result opposite to what one would expect.
吃了药，他反而更难受了。
After taking medicine, he instead felt worse.
快
kuài
[kwye]
fast; quick
Describes doing something at a higher speed.
请你走快一点。
Please walk a little faster.
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