linh hoạt

/lîŋ hɨət/
adjectiveIntermediate
general

Capable of adapting easily to different situations or conditions; flexible.

Bạn phải linh hoạt hơn trong cách làm việc của mình.

You need to be more flexible in your way of working.

Máy tính bảng linh hoạt hơn so với máy tính xách tay.

Tablets are more flexible than laptops.

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Often used to describe people, systems, or tools that can adjust to changing circumstances.

Collocations

linh hoạt trong việc làmflexible in worklinh hoạt trong giao tiếpflexible in communicationlinh hoạt trong suy nghĩflexible in thinking

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Related Phrases

linh hoạt như con mèophrase
as flexible as a cat
linh hoạt trong mọi tình huốngphrase
flexible in all situations

💡Pro Tip

Professional vs. Casual Use

In professional settings, 'linh hoạt' is often used to describe adaptability in work processes or systems. In casual conversation, it can describe personal flexibility.

Gold Rule

Avoid Overgeneralization

While 'linh hoạt' is versatile, ensure it fits the context. For example, 'linh hoạt trong giao tiếp' (flexible in communication) is appropriate, but 'linh hoạt trong toán học' (flexible in math) may not make sense.

📖Word Origin

From 'linh' (spirit, agile) + 'hoạt' (active, dynamic). The term emphasizes adaptability and flexibility.

📝Usage Notes

Commonly used in professional and personal contexts to describe adaptability. Avoid overusing it in formal legal or technical documents where more specific terms may be preferred.

Word Breakdown

linh
spirit, agile
root
+
hoạt
active, dynamic
root
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