mau chóng
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Definition
Adjective:
- Rapid, Quick: Happening or done with great speed; occurring within a very short time frame.
- Prompt, Swift: Acting or responding without delay; immediate.
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.)