trôi chảy
[t͡ɕoj˧˧ t͡ɕaj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) fluent
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Việc nói tiếng Anh trôi chảy rất khó.It is very difficult to speak English well.
Tatoeba sentence #8962106 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) smooth; without a hitch; like clockwork
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) fluently
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) smoothly; faultlessly; flawlessly
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trôi chảy” mean?
(adjective) fluent
Is “trôi chảy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“without a hitch” (English) — near equivalent.