Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Agile; Nimble: Describes a person or animal that moves quickly and easily with light, precise movements.
   • Alert; Sharp; Quick-witted: Describes a mind that is perceptive, thinks rapidly, and reacts promptly to situations.
   • Brisk; Prompt: Describes an action performed without delay, in a speedy and efficient manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đứa bé đó rất lanh lẹ. (That child is very agile.)
  • Cô ấy có phản ứng lanh lẹ. (She has a prompt reaction.)
  • Anh ấy nổi tiếng với trí óc lanh lẹ. (He is famous for his sharp mind.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe both physical dexterity and mental acuity. It often carries a positive connotation of competence and efficiency.
• Can describe the nature of an action itself.
  • Hãy hoàn thành công việc một cách lanh lẹ. (Complete the work in a brisk manner.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhanh nhẹn (adj): A very close synonym, meaning quick and agile.
• Linh hoạt (adj): Flexible, adaptable; often used for mental agility or adaptable methods.
• Minh mẫn (adj): Clear-minded, lucid; typically used for mental sharpness, especially in older age.

Synonyms

• Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
• Nimble: Quick and light in movement or action; agile.
• Alert: Quick to notice and respond to things; vigilant.
• Sharp: Having or showing a quick intelligence.
• Brisk: Active, fast, and energetic.

Related Idioms

• Lanh lẹ như con sóc: As agile as a squirrel. Used to emphasize great physical nimbleness.
  • Cậu bé leo cây lanh lẹ như con sóc. (The boy climbs trees as agile as a squirrel.)
• Tay chân lanh lẹ: Nimble-handed and quick-footed. Describes someone who is deft and efficient with their hands and movements.
  • Người thợ sửa xe tay chân rất lanh lẹ. (The mechanic is very nimble-handed.)

adj

1. smart; quiet; alert
   • trí lanh lẹ
     alert mind