chậm chạp

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The Vietnamese word "chậm chạp" is an adjective that describes something or someone as being slow or sluggish. It can refer to the pace at which someone moves or the speed of progress in an activity.

Basic Usage

• Meaning: Slow, sluggish
• Example in a sentence:
  • "Bước tiến chậm chạp" means "a slow advance," which can describe someone moving forward very slowly.
  • "Dáng điệu chậm chạp" translates to "a slow gait," referring to the way someone walks in a slow manner.

Advanced Usage

"Chậm chạp" can also describe processes or actions that are not progressing quickly, such as: - "Tiến trình làm việc chậm chạp" means "the work process is slow," implying that tasks are taking longer than expected.

Word Variants

• Noun form: "sự chậm chạp" means "slowness" or "sluggishness."
• Adverb form: "chậm chạp" can sometimes be used adverbially to describe how an action is performed, as in "đi chậm chạp" (to walk slowly).

Different Meanings

While "chậm chạp" primarily means slow or sluggish, it can also imply a lack of energy or enthusiasm. For example, if someone is described as "chậm chạp" at work, it might also suggest they are not very motivated.

Synonyms

• Chậm: Slow
• Lờ đờ: Sluggish
• Từ từ: Gradually (though this implies a more gentle slowness)

Usage Tips

When using "chậm chạp," consider the context. It can refer to physical speed, like walking or running, as well as the speed of completing tasks, making decisions, or even emotional responses.

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adj

1. Slow
   • bước tiến chậm chạp
     a slow advance
   • dáng điệu chậm chạp
     a slow gait