thư thư
Definition
Adjective:
- Leisurely; unhurried; at a relaxed pace: Describes an action or state done without rush, with calmness and ease.
- Gentle; mild; not intense: Describes something that is soft, moderate, or not severe in degree or manner.
Adverb:
- Leisurely; slowly; in an unhurried way: Modifies a verb to indicate that an action is performed in a relaxed, slow, and comfortable manner.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Anh ấy có một cuộc sống thư thư. (He has a leisurely life.)
- Cơn đau đã thư thư hơn. (The pain has become milder.)
- Adverb:
- Cô ấy ăn sáng thư thư. (She eats breakfast leisurely.)
- Hãy làm việc thư thư, đừng vội. (Work slowly, don't rush.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to advise someone to take their time or not to rush.
- Cứ thư thư thôi, còn nhiều thời gian mà. (Take it easy, there's still plenty of time.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thư thả (adj/adv): Similar in meaning to "thư thư," meaning leisurely, unhurried.
- Họ đi dạo một cách thư thả. (They strolled leisurely.)
- Thong thả (adj/adv): Also means leisurely, unhurried, often interchangeable with "thư thư."
- Anh ấy nói chuyện rất thong thả. (He speaks very slowly and calmly.)
Synonyms
- Leisurely: In a relaxed, unhurried manner.
- Unhurried: Not rushed; done at a slow pace.
- Gently: In a mild, soft, or careful way.
- Slowly: At a low speed; not quickly.
Related Idioms
- Thư thư hạ hỏa: Literally "to leisurely lower the fire," meaning to calm down gradually or to resolve a situation slowly and carefully.
- Mọi việc rồi sẽ thư thư hạ hỏa thôi. (Everything will calm down gradually.)