Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tong tả

[tawŋ͡m˧˧ taː˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) quick, brisk

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Xuồng cập bến, Nga xăm xăm đi trước dẫn đường, tong tả xộc vào phòng sau của trạm xá,[…]After the dinghy had docked, Nga hurried ahead to lead the way and briskly rushed into the back room of the clinic, […]

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “tong tả” mean?

(adjective) quick, brisk

Is “tong tả” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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