A1 Idiom カジュアル

Chậm như rùa

Slow as a turtle

意味

Describing someone or something very slow.

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文化的背景

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.

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Use with humor

Always use this with a smile or a light tone to avoid offending people.

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Don't use with bosses

It is too informal for professional feedback.

意味

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.

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Combine with 'vậy'

Adding 'vậy' at the end makes it sound more natural: 'Chậm như rùa vậy!'

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Máy tính của tôi hôm nay ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: chậm như rùa

The phrase 'chậm như rùa' is used to describe a slow computer.

Which sentence is natural?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Anh ấy đi chậm như rùa.

The correct structure is 'chậm như rùa'.

Match the situation with the correct reaction.

Match:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Traffic jam -> Chậm như rùa

Traffic is slow, so we use 'chậm như rùa'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Sao cậu làm bài tập lâu thế? B: ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vì tớ chậm như rùa.

The response explains why the homework is taking long.

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4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. Fill Blank A1

Máy tính của tôi hôm nay ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: chậm như rùa

The phrase 'chậm như rùa' is used to describe a slow computer.

Which sentence is natural? Choose A2

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Anh ấy đi chậm như rùa.

The correct structure is 'chậm như rùa'.

Match the situation with the correct reaction. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Traffic jam -> Chậm như rùa

Traffic is slow, so we use 'chậm như rùa'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: Sao cậu làm bài tập lâu thế? B: ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Vì tớ chậm như rùa.

The response explains why the homework is taking long.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

It 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.

関連フレーズ

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Chậm như sên

synonym

Slow as a snail

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Nhanh như chớp

contrast

Fast as lightning

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Rùa bò

similar

Turtle crawling

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Lẹt đẹt

similar

Moving slowly/struggling

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