thủng thỉnh
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a leisurely or unhurried manner: Describes an action performed slowly, calmly, and without any rush or haste.
- In a deliberate and composed manner: Suggests a sense of ease, poise, and intentional slowness in movement or action.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- Ông cụ đi bộ thủng thỉnh trong công viên. (The old man walks leisurely in the park.)
- Cô ấy nói chuyện thủng thỉnh, rất dễ nghe. (She speaks in a slow, deliberate manner, which is very easy to listen to.)
- Hãy thủng thỉnh thưởng thức bữa ăn. (Please enjoy the meal in an unhurried way.)
Advanced Usage
- The word often carries a positive connotation, implying a pleasant, relaxed, and mindful pace, as opposed to sluggishness caused by laziness.
- It can be used to advise someone to slow down and appreciate the moment.
- Cuộc sống nên sống thủng thỉnh một chút. (Life should be lived at a more leisurely pace.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thong thả (adv): Also means leisurely, unhurried. and are often interchangeable.
- Anh ấy lái xe thong thả trên con đường làng. (He drives leisurely on the village road.)
Synonyms
- Leisurely: In an unhurried or relaxed manner.
- Unhurriedly: Without haste; slowly.
- Deliberately: In a careful and unhurried way.
- Slowly: At a low speed.
Related Idioms
- Thủng thỉnh như rùa: As slow as a turtle; used to describe a very slow, leisurely pace.
- Cậu bé đi thủng thỉnh như rùa. (The boy walks as slowly as a turtle.)