Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Agreeable, smooth, without opposition: Describes a situation, discussion, or attitude where things proceed smoothly, everyone is in agreement, and there are no contradictory opinions or obstacles.
   • Going with the flow: Can imply a passive acceptance or a tendency to follow the prevailing direction without resistance.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Cuộc họp diễn ra rất xuôi chiều. (The meeting proceeded very smoothly.)
  • Anh ấy có thái độ xuôi chiều, không phản đối gì. (He has an agreeable attitude and doesn't oppose anything.)
  • Mọi việc cứ xuôi chiều như vậy thì tốt. (It's good if everything continues to go smoothly like this.)

Advanced Usage

• "thuận buồm xuôi gió": This is a common idiom meaning "smooth sailing" or "everything goes well without a hitch." While it shares the connotation of smoothness with "xuôi chiều," it is a separate, fixed phrase.
  • Công việc của anh ấy lúc nào cũng thuận buồm xuôi gió. (His work always goes smoothly.)

Variants and Related Words

• Xuôi (verb/adjective): To go downstream; favorable, smooth.
  • Xuôi dòng: To go with the current/flow.
• Chiều (noun): Direction, tendency, to indulge.
• Thuận chiều (adjective): Similar in meaning, indicating something is favorable or goes in a harmonious direction.

Synonyms

• Trôi chảy: Flowing smoothly, without hiccups.
• Thuận lợi: Favorable, advantageous.
• Êm xuôi: Smooth and easy (often used for processes or discussions).

Antonyms

• Ngược chiều: Against the current/tide; contradictory, opposing.
• Trắc trở: Difficult, fraught with obstacles.
• Gay go: Tense, difficult, tough (e.g., a discussion).

Notes on Meaning

• The word often carries a slightly passive or non-confrontational connotation. A "xuôi chiều" discussion might lack critical debate or depth because everyone simply agrees.
• It can describe both events (a smooth meeting) and personal attitudes (an agreeable person who doesn't argue).

adj

1. agreeable