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chậm chạp

[t͡ɕəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaːp̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) slow; gradual; sluggish

Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Đội thua cuộc đang chậm chạp rời khỏi sân.The defeated team slowly left the field.

Tatoeba sentence #4456395 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “chậm chạp” mean?

(adjective) slow; gradual; sluggish

Is “chậm chạp” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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