nhanh nhẹn
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Agile; Nimble: Describes a person or animal that moves quickly, lightly, and with ease. It implies a combination of speed and grace in physical movement.
- Alert; Quick-witted: Describes a person whose mind is sharp, perceptive, and quick to react or understand. It refers to mental speed and liveliness.
Usage Examples
- Adjective (Physical):
- Con sóc rất nhanh nhẹn khi nhảy từ cành này sang cành khác. (The squirrel is very agile when jumping from branch to branch.)
- Người vận động viên thể dục dụng cụ đó thật sự nhanh nhẹn. (That gymnast is truly nimble.)
- Adjective (Mental):
- Cô ấy có tư duy nhanh nhẹn và giải quyết vấn đề rất tốt. (She has a quick-witted mind and solves problems very well.)
- Để trở một thợ máy giỏi, bạn cần đôi tay khéo léo và tinh thần nhanh nhẹn. (To become a good mechanic, you need skillful hands and an alert mind.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe the overall character or demeanor of a person who is both physically active and mentally sharp.
- Dù đã lớn tuổi, bà cụ vẫn nhanh nhẹn và minh mẫn. (Despite her age, the old lady is still spry and clear-minded.)
Variants and Related Words
- Nhanh nhảu (adj): Often has a slightly negative connotation of being too quick to speak or answer, sometimes without enough thought (e.g., hasty, glib).
- Đừng nhanh nhảu trả lời trước khi nghe hết câu hỏi. (Don't be glib with your answer before hearing the whole question.)
- Nhanh nhạy (adj): Emphasizes sharpness, acuteness, and keenness, particularly in perception or senses (e.g., sharp, keen, astute).
- Phóng viên cần có khứu giác nhanh nhạy để tìm tin tức. (A reporter needs a keen nose for finding news.)
Synonyms
- Agile: Able to move quickly and easily.
- Nimble: Quick and light in movement or action.
- Alert: Quick to notice and respond; mentally perceptive.
- Spry: (Especially of an older person) active and lively.
- Lively: Full of life and energy.
Related Idioms
- Nhanh nhẹn, hoạt bát: A common pairing meaning lively, energetic, and vivacious.
- Các em bé trong lớp mẫu giáo đều rất nhanh nhẹn, hoạt bát. (The children in the kindergarten class are all very lively and energetic.)
adj
- agile; nimble