trễ

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The Vietnamese word "trễ" is primarily used as an adjective meaning "late" or "tardy." It describes a situation where something happens after the expected or scheduled time.

Basic Usage

• As an Adjective: You can use "trễ" to describe being late for an appointment, a meeting, or any scheduled event.
  • Example: "Tôi đến trễ." (I arrived late.)

Advanced Usage

In more complex sentences, "trễ" can be used to express not only lateness in time but also lateness in action or response. - Example: "Cô ấy trễ trong việc nộp bài tập." (She is late in submitting her homework.)

Variants

The word "trễ" can take on different forms to fit various grammatical contexts: - Trễ nải: This phrase means to be tardy or lazy about doing something.

Different Meanings

While "trễ" is mainly used to mean "late," it can also imply a sense of delay or being behind schedule. Additionally, in some contexts, it can refer to something that has sagged or is droopy, although this usage is less common.

Synonyms

Here are some synonyms for "trễ": - Muộn: Also means "late," but can be used in different contexts. - Chậm: Means "slow" or "delayed," but can imply being late in certain situations.

Example Sentences

1. Basic: "Chuyến xe buýt này thường trễ." (This bus often runs late.) 2.

Academic

adj

1. late, tardy

verb

1. to sagg