vèo vèo
Definition
Adverb:
- Whizzingly, zoomingly, very swiftly: Describes an action or movement that is extremely fast, often with a light, smooth, or whistling sound, like something cutting quickly through the air.
- In a flash, in an instant: Emphasizes that something happens with remarkable speed, almost before one notices.
Adjective (in descriptive contexts):
- Whizzing, zipping: Used to depict something that is moving or passing by at high speed.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Chiếc xe máy chạy vèo vèo trên đường. (The motorbike zoomed whizzingly down the road.)
- Thời gian trôi vèo vèo. (Time flies by in a flash.)
- Nó cắt hành vèo vèo chỉ trong vài giây. (He sliced the onions whizzingly in just a few seconds.)
Advanced Usage
- Often used in reduplicative form for emphasis, though the single form "vèo" carries a similar meaning. "Vèo vèo" intensifies the sense of speed and smooth motion.
- Can be used metaphorically to describe non-physical things passing quickly, such as time or thoughts.
Variants and Related Words
- Vèo (adv, adj): to whiz, to zip; describes a single, swift, passing movement.
- Mũi tên bay vèo qua đầu. (The arrow whizzed past his head.)
Synonyms
- Nhanh như chớp: as fast as lightning.
- Thoắt cái: in an instant.
- Nhanh vun vút: very swiftly (with a whistling implication).
Related Idioms
Bay vèo vèo: to fly/swish by very quickly.
- Lá khô bay vèo vèo trong gió. (The dry leaves swished by quickly in the wind.)
Cắt vèo vèo: to cut/slice swiftly and skillfully.
- Đầu bếp cắt rau vèo vèo. (The chef sliced the vegetables with swift, whizzing motions.)