chốc nữa
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Definition
Adverb: - Presently; in a little while; in a few minutes: Refers to a short, indefinite period of time in the very near future, often implying "soon" or "shortly."
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Chốc nữa tôi sẽ gọi cho bạn. (I will call you in a little while.)
- Chốc nữa chúng ta sẽ ăn trưa. (We will have lunch presently.)
- Cô ấy sẽ đến chốc nữa thôi. (She will arrive in a few minutes.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in casual, spoken Vietnamese to indicate an action that will happen imminently, but not necessarily immediately. It suggests a brief waiting period.
- It can be used to soften a request or statement about future action, making it less direct.
Variants and Related Words
- Chốc lát (adv): for a moment; for a short while.
- Hãy đợi ở đây chốc lát. (Please wait here for a moment.)
- Một chốc (adv): in a bit; a short time.
- Tôi sẽ xong việc một chốc nữa. (I will finish the work in a bit.)
Synonyms
- Soon: in or after a short time.
- Shortly: in a short time; before long.
- In a moment: very soon.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Chốc nữa thôi: Just a little while longer; in just a moment. This phrase emphasizes the brevity of the wait.
- Xong ngay thôi, chốc nữa thôi. (It will be done right away, just a moment more.)