nhanh tay

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Definition

1. Adjective phrase:
   • Quick-handed / Nimble-fingered: Describes a person who acts with physical speed and dexterity using their hands.
   • Prompt to act / Quick to seize an opportunity: Describes a person who reacts swiftly to a situation, often to gain an advantage.

Usage Examples

• Adjective phrase:
  • Cô ấy là người rất nhanh tay trong việc sửa chữa đồ điện. (She is very quick-handed at repairing electrical appliances.)
  • Hãy nhanh tay đặt mua vé vì số lượng có hạn. (Be quick to purchase tickets as quantities are limited.)
  • Bạn cần phải nhanh tay để bắt được con bướm đó. (You need to be nimble-fingered to catch that butterfly.)

Advanced Usage

• Used as an imperative to urge someone to hurry: "Nhanh tay lên!" translates to "Hurry up!" or "Be quick!" It emphasizes speed in action.
  • Nhanh tay lên, chúng ta sắp muộn rồi! (Hurry up, we are going to be late!)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhanh chân (adj. phrase): quick-footed; fast on one's feet.

  • Cậu ấy chạy nhanh chân lắm. (He runs very quickly; he is quick-footed.)

• Nhanh mắt (adj. phrase): sharp-eyed; quick to see something.

  • Người bảo vệ rất nhanh mắt phát hiện lỗi an ninh. (The guard was sharp-eyed in detecting the security breach.)

Synonyms

• Dexterous: Skillful with one's hands.
• Swift: Moving or acting with great speed.
• Prompt: Acting without delay.

Related Idioms

• "Nhanh tay hay chậm chân": This contrasts quick action with slow movement, implying that hesitation leads to missing out.
  • Trong kinh doanh, nhanh tay hay chậm chân tạo ra sự khác biệt lớn. (In business, being quick or slow makes a big difference.)