मतलब
Asking someone to speak or move slower.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Sống chậm' (Living slowly) has become a popular lifestyle trend in response to rapid urbanization. It encourages people to appreciate the present moment. In the fast-paced 'hustle' of Saigon, 'chậm lại một chút' is often a necessary request for safety in traffic, where speed is the default. Hanoians often value a more 'thanh lịch' (elegant) and measured pace of life. Here, the phrase might be used to suggest a more thoughtful way of doing things. Hue is known for its slow, poetic pace. People here naturally speak and move 'chậm lại' compared to the North or South.
The 'Nhé' Trick
Add 'nhé' at the end ('Chậm lại một chút nhé') to make it sound like a friendly suggestion rather than a request.
Tone Matters
If you miss the heavy tone on 'chậm', it might sound like 'châm' (to sting) or 'châm' (to light a fire).
मतलब
Asking someone to speak or move slower.
The 'Nhé' Trick
Add 'nhé' at the end ('Chậm lại một chút nhé') to make it sound like a friendly suggestion rather than a request.
Tone Matters
If you miss the heavy tone on 'chậm', it might sound like 'châm' (to sting) or 'châm' (to light a fire).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase: 'Nói ____ lại một chút.'
Nói ____ lại một chút.
To ask someone to speak slower, you use 'chậm'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a teacher to slow down?
Choose the best option:
Using 'có thể... không' and the honorific 'ạ' makes it the most polite for a teacher.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are in a taxi and the driver is speeding.
'Đi' is used for traveling or driving in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: [Speaking very fast Vietnamese] B: Xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Bạn có thể _______?
If you don't understand because of speed, you ask them to speak slower.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासNói ____ lại một chút.
To ask someone to speak slower, you use 'chậm'.
Choose the best option:
Using 'có thể... không' and the honorific 'ạ' makes it the most polite for a teacher.
Situation: You are in a taxi and the driver is speeding.
'Đi' is used for traveling or driving in this context.
A: [Speaking very fast Vietnamese] B: Xin lỗi, tôi không hiểu. Bạn có thể _______?
If you don't understand because of speed, you ask them to speak slower.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt's better to add 'Làm ơn' and 'ạ' at the end: 'Làm ơn nói chậm lại một chút ạ.'
Yes, but it sounds more like a command. 'Một chút' softens it significantly.
'Chậm' is about speed. 'Từ từ' is about doing something step-by-step or gradually.
It indicates a change in state, specifically reducing the current speed back to a better level.
Yes, you can ask someone to play music 'chậm lại một chút'.
You can say 'Chậm lại một chút nữa'.
Yes, often written as 'cham lai 1 chut' in informal chats.
Absolutely, it is one of the most common phrases in the language.
Yes, 'Đi chậm lại một chút' is perfect for that.
Use 'Nói thật chậm' (Speak really slowly).
संबंधित मुहावरे
Từ từ thôi
similarSlowly/Gradually
Nhanh lên
contrastHurry up
Bớt tốc độ
specialized formReduce speed
Sống chậm
builds onSlow living
