Signification
Describing someone or something very slow.
Contexte culturel
In Vietnam, the turtle is a symbol of longevity and wisdom, but also of slowness. It is a common household idiom. In many East Asian cultures, the turtle is respected, so using this idiom is usually lighthearted teasing rather than a deep insult. In Western cultures, the turtle is often associated with the fable of the Tortoise and the Hare, emphasizing that slow and steady wins the race. The turtle is a common metaphor for slowness in Arabic-speaking regions, similar to Vietnamese usage.
Use with humor
Always use this with a smile or a light tone to avoid offending people.
Don't use with bosses
It is too informal for professional feedback.
Signification
Describing someone or something very slow.
Use with humor
Always use this with a smile or a light tone to avoid offending people.
Don't use with bosses
It is too informal for professional feedback.
Combine with 'vậy'
Adding 'vậy' at the end makes it sound more natural: 'Chậm như rùa vậy!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
Máy tính của tôi hôm nay ____.
The phrase 'chậm như rùa' is used to describe a slow computer.
Which sentence is natural?
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct structure is 'chậm như rùa'.
Match the situation with the correct reaction.
Match:
Traffic is slow, so we use 'chậm như rùa'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sao cậu làm bài tập lâu thế? B: ____.
The response explains why the homework is taking long.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMáy tính của tôi hôm nay ____.
The phrase 'chậm như rùa' is used to describe a slow computer.
Choose the correct sentence:
The correct structure is 'chậm như rùa'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Traffic is slow, so we use 'chậm như rùa'.
A: Sao cậu làm bài tập lâu thế? B: ____.
The response explains why the homework is taking long.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on the context. With friends, it's teasing. With strangers, it's rude.
Yes, you can say 'Xe đi chậm như rùa'.
The opposite is 'nhanh như chớp' (fast as lightning).
No, it can be used for machines, services, or processes.
You can, but it's less common and sounds a bit wordy.
No, it is strictly informal.
It's a rising tone, like you are asking a question.
Only if you are emailing a close friend.
Yes, 'chậm như sên' (snail) is also common.
No, it only refers to speed.
Expressions liées
Chậm như sên
synonymSlow as a snail
Nhanh như chớp
contrastFast as lightning
Rùa bò
similarTurtle crawling
Lẹt đẹt
similarMoving slowly/struggling
