Definition

Verb: - To move quickly, especially by running or driving at a fast, steady, and often light or smooth pace. It describes rapid, continuous motion.

Usage

The verb "bon bon" is used to describe the action of something or someone moving swiftly and steadily. It often conveys a sense of lightness, ease, or smoothness in the motion.

Examples

• Xe xuống dốc bon bon. (The vehicle rolled down the hill swiftly.)
• Việc chi nên nỗi bon bon chạy dài. (What's the matter that makes [him] run off at such a pace?)

Advanced Usage

• "bon bon trên đường": to speed along the road.
  • Chiếc xe máy bon bon trên đường quê. (The motorbike sped along the country road.)

Variants and Related Words

• Bon (verb): A shorter, less common variant with a similar meaning of moving quickly. It is often part of the reduplicative form "bon bon" for emphasis.
• Phóng (verb): to dash, to speed. A stronger synonym implying greater velocity.
• Chạy (verb): to run. The general, neutral term for running.

Synonyms

• Chạy nhanh: to run fast.
• Phóng nhanh: to dash, to speed.
• Lướt nhanh: to glide swiftly.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Note: As "bon bon" is a descriptive verb in Vietnamese, it does not combine with particles to form phrasal verbs in the same way English verbs do. Its meaning is contained within the word itself.

Related Idioms

• Chân bon bon: (lit. "bon bon feet") used to describe someone who is a fast runner or who moves quickly on foot.
  • Cậu ấy có đôi chân bon bon, chạy đâu cũng nhanh. (He has swift feet, he runs everywhere quickly.)

verb

1. to run fast