tốc hành
[təwk͡p̚˧˦ hajŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) quick
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
làm tốc hànhto work quickly (and maybe hastily)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) speedy; fast
Examples
Án mạng trên chuyến tàu tốc hành Phương ĐôngMurder on the Orient Express
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) hurry up!
Examples
Tốc hành, tốc hành!Get moving, get moving!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tốc hành” mean?
(adjective) quick
Is “tốc hành” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.