thong thả

Anh ấy thong thả đi bộ trong công viên vào buổi sáng.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Leisurely; unhurried: Describes an action performed in a slow, relaxed, and comfortable manner, without any rush or pressure.
   • Free; unoccupied: Describes a state of having free time, being not busy with work or obligations.

2. Adverb:

   • Leisurely; slowly: Used to modify a verb, indicating the action is done in a slow, relaxed way.
   • Later; in due time: Used to suggest that something can be dealt with or will happen at a later, more convenient time.

Usage Examples

• Adjective/Adverb:
  • Ông cụ đi bộ thong thả trong công viên. (The old man walks leisurely in the park.)
  • Hãy ăn thong thả cho ngon miệng. (Please eat slowly to enjoy the meal.)
  • Tuần này tôi rất bận, nhưng cuối tuần sau sẽ thong thả hơn. (I am very busy this week, but I will be freer next weekend.)
  • Cứ thong thả, chúng ta sẽ bàn chuyện đó sau. (Take your time; we will discuss that matter later.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to advise patience or to postpone an action without worry.
  • Thong thả đã, việc gì phải vội? (Take it easy, what's the rush?)

Variants and Related Words

• Thong dong (adj/adv): An even stronger synonym implying carefree, relaxed, and utterly unhurried movement or state.
  • Anh ấy sống một cuộc sống thong dong. (He lives a carefree life.)

Synonyms

• Leisurely: In an unhurried manner.
• Unhurried: Not rushed; relaxed.
• Free: Not busy; having time available.
• Slowly: At a low speed.

Related Idioms

• Thong thả rồi sẽ hay: A common phrase meaning "We'll see in due time" or "All in good time," advising patience for an outcome.
  • Đừng lo lắng, thong thả rồi sẽ hay. (Don't worry, everything will work out in time.)