Definition

1. Adjective:
   • At leisure; unhurried; taking one's time: Describes an action performed slowly, without rush or pressure, often implying a relaxed or even excessively slow pace.
   • Dilatory; protracted; drawn-out: Can carry a slightly negative connotation of being unnecessarily slow, delaying, or stretching something out in a careless manner.

Usage Examples

• Adjective: Cô ấy làm việc gì cũng nhênh nhang, không bao giờ vội. (She does everything at a leisurely pace, never in a hurry.)

Advanced Usage

• The word often describes a person's characteristic manner or a specific action's pace. It can be neutral (simply unhurried) but frequently has a mild critical tone, suggesting the slowness is inconsiderate or inefficient.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhàn nhã (adj): Leisurely, easygoing. This term has a more positive connotation of relaxed comfort without the negative hint of delay. (A leisurely life in the countryside.)

Synonyms

• Leisurely: Acting without haste.
• Unhurried: Not rushed.
• Dilatory: Causing delay; slow to act.
• Protracted: Lasting longer than usual or necessary.

Related Idioms

• Làm việc nhênh nhang: To work in a slow, dragging manner. (He was criticized for his dilatory work attitude.)

1. At leisure