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Something that takes a long time.
문화적 배경
This idiom is a badge of Saigonese identity. It shows how the city's infrastructure is woven into the local dialect. Even people who have never been to the bridge use the phrase. Hanoians understand this phrase perfectly due to Southern songs and movies, but they might use 'Dài như cầu Thăng Long' or 'Dài như sớ' more often in local contexts. On TikTok and Facebook, young people use this idiom to complain about 'drama' that has too many parts or long 'caption' essays. In offices, it's a common way to bond over shared frustration regarding long processes or meetings, acting as a social 'venting' mechanism.
Use it for exaggeration
Don't be afraid to use this even if the wait is only 10 minutes. Vietnamese humor loves a bit of hyperbole!
Not for height
Remember: 'Dài' is horizontal or temporal. Never use it for how tall a person is.
뜻
Something that takes a long time.
Use it for exaggeration
Don't be afraid to use this even if the wait is only 10 minutes. Vietnamese humor loves a bit of hyperbole!
Not for height
Remember: 'Dài' is horizontal or temporal. Never use it for how tall a person is.
The 'Luôn' add-on
Add 'luôn' at the end ('...cầu Sài Gòn luôn!') to sound extra native and emphatic.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Trời ơi, cái hàng đợi này ____ như ____ Sài Gòn vậy!
The idiom is 'dài như cầu Sài Gòn'.
Which situation is MOST appropriate for this idiom?
When would you say 'Dài như cầu Sài Gòn'?
The idiom describes things that are excessively long in time or content.
Complete the dialogue with the correct response.
A: Sao nãy giờ chưa thấy món ăn ra nữa? B: ________
Option B correctly uses the idiom to describe a long wait for food.
Match the phrase to the feeling.
Match 'Dài như cầu Sài Gòn' with the emotion it usually conveys.
The idiom is almost always used to express that something is taking too long, leading to impatience.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Trời ơi, cái hàng đợi này ____ như ____ Sài Gòn vậy!
The idiom is 'dài như cầu Sài Gòn'.
When would you say 'Dài như cầu Sài Gòn'?
The idiom describes things that are excessively long in time or content.
A: Sao nãy giờ chưa thấy món ăn ra nữa? B: ________
Option B correctly uses the idiom to describe a long wait for food.
Match 'Dài như cầu Sài Gòn' with the emotion it usually conveys.
The idiom is almost always used to express that something is taking too long, leading to impatience.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It's about 1km long. While not the longest in the world, it was the longest in the region for a long time, which is why the idiom exists.
Yes! Everyone in Vietnam knows this phrase, though it has a Southern flavor.
Not rude, but very informal. It implies you are bored or annoyed, so don't use it to describe your boss's speech to their face!
You could, and people would understand, but it's not a 'set phrase'. Stick to 'Sài Gòn' for the idiomatic effect.
Yes, like a very long scarf or a long list of names, but it's most common for time and stories.
There isn't a specific bridge idiom for 'short', but you can say 'ngắn ngủn' or 'nhanh như chớp' (fast as lightning).
Both words have a low falling tone. Imagine your voice dropping as you say them.
'Dài' is 'long' (length), 'lâu' is 'long' (time). In this idiom, we use 'dài' to compare time to the length of a bridge.
Only if it's an informal blog post or a story. Avoid it in academic or formal writing.
Because Saigon was the center of modern development and media in the mid-20th century when many modern idioms were formed.
관련 표현
Dài dòng văn tự
similarWordy and rambling (specifically for writing/speech).
Chờ dài cổ
similarTo wait so long your neck grows long (like a crane).
Lê thê
synonymDragging on endlessly.
Ngắn ngủn
contrastVery short (often disappointingly so).
