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chậm rãi

adverbadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˨ʔ zaːj˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕəm˨˩ʔ ʐaːj˧˨]Saigon [cəm˨˩˨ ɹaːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Syllables · tones
chậmheavynặngrãicreaky risingngã

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

chậm rãi means leisurely; unhurriedly; loosely.

Meanings of chậm rãi in English

Adverb

  1. leisurely; unhurriedly; loosely; relaxedly
  2. deliberately; carefully (of speech)

Adjective

  1. unhurried; relaxed; loose (in manner)

Example sentences with chậm rãi

  • Tôi đi bộ chậm rãi. I walk slowly.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Frequently asked questions

What does chậm rãi mean in English?

chậm rãi (adverb) means "leisurely; unhurriedly; loosely".

How do you pronounce chậm rãi?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˨ʔ zaːj˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [cəm˨˩˨ ɹaːj˨˩˦]. Tones: chậm — heavy tone (nặng), rãi — creaky rising tone (ngã).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.