xuôi xả
Definition
- Adjective:
- Smooth, without a hitch, proceeding well: Describes a situation, process, or piece of work that is going smoothly, without obstacles or interruptions.
- Fluent, flowing without difficulty: Can describe speech or action that is continuous and effortless.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Mọi việc đều xuôi xả. (Everything is going smoothly.)
- Công việc kinh doanh xuôi xả. (The business is running without a hitch.)
- Buổi thảo luận diễn ra xuôi xả. (The discussion proceeded fluently.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often implies a favorable and effortless progression. It is commonly used in contexts related to work, plans, or events.
Variants and Related Words
- Xuôi chèo mát mái (idiomatic phrase): Smooth sailing, indicating that things are going very easily and comfortably.
- Thuận lợi (adj): Favorable, advantageous. (A close synonym, though "xuôi xả" emphasizes the uninterrupted flow more.)
- Trôi chảy (adj): Flowing smoothly, fluent. (Often used interchangeably with "xuôi xả" for processes or speech.)
Synonyms
- Smoothly
- Without a hitch
- Fluent
- Uninterrupted
Related Idioms
- Xuôi xả như nước chảy: As smooth as flowing water; used to emphasize the effortless and natural progression of something.
- Dự án tiến triển xuôi xả như nước chảy. (The project is progressing as smoothly as flowing water.)