xuôi xuôi
Definition
Adjective:
- Smooth / Without difficulty: Describes a situation, process, or task that proceeds easily, without obstacles or complications.
- Settled / Calm: Refers to a state where things have become orderly, calm, or resolved after a period of disturbance or effort.
Adverb:
- Smoothly / Without a hitch: Used to describe the manner in which an action is carried out, indicating it happens effortlessly and successfully.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- Mọi việc đã xuôi xuôi rồi. (Everything is settled/smooth now.)
- Công việc mới đầu khó khăn nhưng giờ đã xuôi xuôi. (The work was difficult at first but is now going smoothly.)
Adverb:
- Dự án tiến hành xuôi xuôi. (The project is proceeding smoothly.)
- Họ thương lượng xuôi xuôi với nhau. (They negotiated smoothly with each other.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a positive resolution after initial effort or struggle. It is frequently used in the common reassuring phrase "" (it's all settled/smooth now) to indicate that a problematic situation has been resolved.
Variants and Related Words
- Xuôi (adj/adv): The root word meaning "downstream," "smooth," or "favorable." It can denote the smooth direction (like going downstream) or a favorable, unobstructed course of events.
- Mọi chuyện đều xuôi. (Everything is going smoothly/favorably.)
Synonyms
- Smoothly: In a smooth, efficient, and unhindered manner.
- Settled: Resolved or arranged satisfactorily.
- Without a hitch: Without any problems or delays.
Related Idioms
- Xuôi chèo mát mái: (Literally: smooth oar, cool comfort) An idiom describing a situation that is very easy, comfortable, and free of trouble.
- Cứ làm thế này thì xuôi chèo mát mái. (If we do it this way, it will be plain sailing.)