chậm trễ
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕe˦ˀ˥]Huế [t͡ɕəm˨˩ʔ ʈej˧˨]Saigon [cəm˨˩˨ ʈej˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chậm trễ means tardy; late; delayed.
Meanings of chậm trễ in English
Adjective
- tardy; late; delayed
Example sentences with chậm trễ
- Chúng ta thực sự chậm trễ so với kế hoạch rồi. Chúng ta cần phải khẩn trương lên. We're really behind schedule. We need to get on the ball.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
chậm (“slow”) + trễ (“late”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chậm trễ mean in English?
chậm trễ (adjective) means "tardy; late; delayed".
How do you pronounce chậm trễ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕe˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [cəm˨˩˨ ʈej˨˩˦]. Tones: chậm — heavy tone (nặng), trễ — creaky rising tone (ngã).