lanh lẹn
Definition
Adjective: * Agile, nimble, quick: Describes a person or animal who moves or reacts with speed, lightness, and dexterity. It implies both physical quickness and mental alertness. * Alert, sharp, bright: Describes someone who is mentally quick, perceptive, and understands things rapidly.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Đứa trẻ đó rất lanh lẹn. (That child is very agile.)
- Cô ấy có những cử chỉ lanh lẹn. (She has nimble movements.)
- Anh ta là một người lanh lẹn và tháo vát. (He is a sharp and resourceful person.)
Advanced Usage
- "mắt lanh lẹn": having sharp, alert eyes.
- Con mèo có đôi mắt lanh lẹn. (The cat has alert eyes.)
- "trí óc lanh lẹn": having a quick, sharp mind.
- Cô ấy có một trí óc lanh lẹn. (She has a quick mind.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhanh nhẹn (adj): A very close synonym, also meaning agile, nimble, and quick-witted. Often used interchangeably with "lanh lẹn".
- Linh hoạt (adj): Flexible, adaptable. While related, it focuses more on adaptability than pure speed.
- Lanh lợi (adj): Sharp, clever, smart. This word emphasizes intelligence and cleverness more than physical agility.
Synonyms
- Nhanh nhẹn: agile, nimble.
- Minh mẫn: clear-minded, lucid (often for elderly).
- Nhanh trí: quick-witted.
Antonyms
- Chậm chạp: slow, sluggish.
- Đần độn: dull, stupid.
- Ù lì: slow, dull-witted.