thuận tay
Definition
- Adjective:
- Handy / convenient for the hand: Describes an object, tool, or arrangement that is easy and comfortable to use with one's hand(s), often implying it fits naturally into the hand or the flow of work.
- Done with the dominant hand / right-handed: In specific contexts, it can refer to an action performed using the hand that one naturally prefers (often the right hand).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cái kéo này rất thuận tay. (This pair of scissors is very handy.)
- Hãy đặt dụng cụ ở vị trí thuận tay nhất. (Place the tool in the most convenient position for your hand.)
- Cô ấy viết thuận tay phải. (She writes right-handed.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to evaluate the ergonomic design of everyday objects or the logical placement of items to facilitate ease of use.
- It can imply efficiency and lack of awkwardness in manual tasks.
Variants and Related Words
Thuận tay phải (adj): Right-handed.
- Đa số mọi người thuận tay phải. (The majority of people are right-handed.)
Thuận tay trái (adj): Left-handed.
- Anh ấy thuận tay trái nên cần cây vợt đặc biệt. (He is left-handed so he needs a special racket.)
Tiện tay (adj): This is a close synonym meaning "convenient to the hand" or "done while one is at it." The reference note indicates "thuận tay" is used regionally like "tiện tay."
- Tiện tay, anh lấy hộ tôi quyển sách. (While you're at it, please grab the book for me.)
Synonyms
- Handy: Easy to handle or use.
- Convenient: Fitting in well with a person's needs or activities.
- Ergonomic: Designed for efficiency and comfort.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Thuận mắt thuận tay: A phrase meaning "pleasing to the eye and convenient to the hand," used to describe something that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical to use.
- Thiết kế của sản phẩm này thực sự thuận mắt thuận tay. (The design of this product is truly pleasing to the eye and convenient to the hand.)