phẳng phiu
Definition
- Adjective:
- Neat and smooth: Describes a surface that is very flat, level, and even, without any wrinkles, bumps, or irregularities. It often implies a pleasing, tidy appearance.
- Tidy and well-arranged: Extends to describe objects or arrangements that are very orderly, straight, and neatly organized.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cô ấy là quần áo thật phẳng phiu. (She ironed the clothes so they were neat and smooth.)
- Con đường mới trải nhựa phẳng phiu. (The newly asphalted road is very smooth.)
- Chiếc khăn trải bàn được đặt một cách phẳng phiu. (The tablecloth was laid down in a tidy and even manner.)
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: Can be used metaphorically to describe a situation that is proceeding smoothly, without problems.
- Mọi kế hoạch đang diễn ra phẳng phiu. (All plans are going smoothly.)
Variants and Related Words
- Phẳng (adj): Flat, level. This is the root word. "Phẳng phiu" adds a nuance of neatness and pleasing evenness.
- Bằng phẳng (adj): Flat, even, level (often used for terrain).
Synonyms
- Smooth: Having an even and regular surface.
- Even: Flat and level, without bumps.
- Neat: Tidy and in good order.
- Tidy: Arranged neatly and in order.
Related Idioms
- Xuôi chèo mát mái / Phẳng phiu xuôi chèo: An idiom meaning "smooth sailing," indicating that everything is going easily and without trouble.
- Công việc của họ cứ thế phẳng phiu xuôi chèo. (Their work just continued on with smooth sailing.)
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neat and smooth
