Vietnamese · Adjectives

nhanh

Fast

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening quickly.

Example

Xe máy nhanh hơn xe buýt.

A motorbike is faster than the bus.

Etymology

'Nhanh' comes from Middle Vietnamese, often associated with swiftness or speed. Its application has continued to describe rapid actions or processes.

How & Where It’s Used

'Nhanh' is widely used in both spoken and written contexts, recognized across formal and informal conversations throughout Vietnam.

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