Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Rapid, Quick: Happening or done with great speed; occurring within a very short time frame.
   • Prompt, Swift: Acting or responding without delay; immediate.

2. Adverb:

   • Rapidly, Quickly: In a fast or speedy manner.
   • Promptly, Swiftly: Without hesitation or delay.

Usage Examples

• As an Adjective:

  • Chúng tôi cần một sự phản hồi mau chóng. (We need a prompt response.)
  • Quá trình hồi phục diễn ra mau chóng. (The recovery process was rapid.)

• As an Adverb:

  • Xin hãy hành động mau chóng! (Please act quickly!)
  • Cô ấy mau chóng hiểu ra vấn đề. (She swiftly understood the problem.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to emphasize the desired speed of an action, often in formal requests, instructions, or descriptions of processes.
  • Các cơ quan chức năng được yêu cầu giải quyết vụ việc một cách mau chóng. (The authorities are required to resolve the matter promptly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Mau (adj/adv): Fast, quick. Often used in more casual contexts.

  • Làm mau lên! (Do it quickly!)

• Nhanh chóng (adj/adv): Quick, speedy. A very close synonym to "mau chóng," often interchangeable.

  • Anh ấy nhanh chóng đồng ý. (He quickly agreed.)

Synonyms

• Adjective: Quick, rapid, swift, prompt, expeditious.
• Adverb: Quickly, rapidly, swiftly, promptly, speedily.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Mau chân: Literally "fast feet," meaning to be quick on one's feet or to act swiftly to seize an opportunity.

  • Nếu bạn muốn mua vé, hãy mau chân lên. (If you want to buy tickets, be quick.)

• Mau mắn: Nimble, agile (often referring to physical movement or mental acuity).

  • Cậu bé trả lời một cách mau mắn. (The boy answered nimbly.)

adj

1. rapid, prompt, quick