nhất cự li, nhì tốc độ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
first comes distance/proximity, second comes speed
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
if you wanna make a move on someone, get close to them first, then act quickly and swiftly
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
muốn tiếp cận ai, hãy đến gần họ trước, rồi hành động nhanh chóng
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Connotation: humorous
Common questions
What does “nhất cự li, nhì tốc độ” mean?
first comes distance/proximity, second comes speed
Is “nhất cự li, nhì tốc độ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.