Vietnamese · Adjectives

chậm

Slow

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening without speed.

Example

Mạng hôm nay chậm quá.

The internet is so slow today.

Etymology

'Chậm' has roots in Middle Vietnamese relating to slowness or delay, and has kept this meaning throughout its usage.

How & Where It’s Used

'Chậm' is used in formal and informal contexts, prevalent in spoken and written Vietnamese, universally understood across regions.

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