chậm chạp
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕəm˨˩ʔ t͡ɕaːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cəm˨˩˨ caːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chậm chạp means slow; gradual; sluggish.
Meanings of chậm chạp in English
Adjective
- slow; gradual; sluggish
Example sentences with chậm chạp
- Đội thua cuộc đang chậm chạp rời khỏi sân. The defeated team slowly left the field.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
-ap reduplication of chậm.
Frequently asked questions
What does chậm chạp mean in English?
chậm chạp (adjective) means "slow; gradual; sluggish".
How do you pronounce chậm chạp?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cəm˨˩˨ caːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: chậm — heavy tone (nặng), chạp — heavy tone (nặng).