suôn sắn
Definition
- Adjective:
- Smooth / Fluent / Without a hitch: The primary meaning describes a process, event, or action that proceeds easily, without problems, obstacles, or interruptions.
- Favorable / Propitious: It can describe a situation or condition that is advantageous and likely to lead to a good outcome.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Mọi việc diễn ra rất suôn sắn. (Everything went very smoothly.)
- Chúc bạn có một chuyến đi suôn sắn. (I wish you a smooth trip.)
- Công việc đang tiến triển suôn sắn. (The work is progressing without a hitch.)
Advanced Usage
- While "suôn sắn" is a standard adjective, it is often used in comparative or hopeful expressions.
- Mong cho mọi sự được suôn sắn. (I hope all matters will go smoothly.)
Variants and Related Words
- Suôn sẻ (adj): This is a direct and more commonly used synonym with an identical meaning of smooth and favorable.
- Kế hoạch diễn ra suôn sẻ. (The plan went smoothly.)
Synonyms
- Smoothly: In a smooth, efficient, and problem-free manner.
- Favorably: In a way that suggests a good outcome.
- Without difficulty: Experiencing no problems or obstacles.
Related Idioms
- Xuôi chèo mát mái: This idiom conveys a similar sense of things going smoothly and comfortably.
- Cầu mong công việc xuôi chèo mát mái. (I hope the work goes smoothly and easily.)