lanh lợi
Definition
- Adjective:
- Quick-witted and alert: Describes a person, especially a child, who is intelligent, perceptive, and reacts quickly and cleverly to situations.
- Lively and agile: Describes an elderly person or a manner of movement that is surprisingly spry, nimble, and energetic for their age.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Em bé đó rất lanh lợi. (That child is very quick-witted.)
- Cô ấy có cái nhìn lanh lợi. (She has an alert, perceptive gaze.)
- Ông cụ 80 tuổi vẫn còn lanh lợi lắm. (The 80-year-old man is still very spry.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe mental sharpness combined with physical readiness. It often implies a positive, admirable quality of being "on the ball."
Variants and Related Words
- Nhanh nhẹn (adj): agile, nimble (often more focused on physical speed).
- Thông minh (adj): intelligent, smart (more focused on intellectual capacity).
- Tinh anh (adj): bright, sharp, keen (often for eyes or expression).
Synonyms
- Astute: having an ability to accurately assess situations; shrewd.
- Perceptive: having sensitive insight or understanding.
- Spry: active and lively; vigorous (especially for an older person).
- Alert: quick to notice and respond to things.
Antonyms
- Chậm chạp (adj): slow, sluggish.
- Đần độn (adj): dull-witted, obtuse.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Mắt sáng lanh lợi: having bright, intelligent eyes.
- Đứa trẻ có đôi mắt sáng lanh lợi. (The child has bright, intelligent eyes.)
- Ăn nói lanh lợi: to speak in a quick, clever, and articulate manner.
- Cô ấy ăn nói lanh lợi trong cuộc phỏng vấn. (She spoke very articulately and cleverly in the interview.)