A1 Idiom غیر رسمی

Chậm như rùa

Slow as a turtle

معنی

Describing someone or something very slow.

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زمینه فرهنگی

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.

معنی

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!'

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.

Máy tính của tôi hôm nay ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: chậm như rùa

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

Which sentence is natural?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Anh ấy đi chậm như rùa.

The correct structure is 'chậm như rùa'.

Match the situation with the correct reaction.

Match:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 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: ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Vì tớ chậm như rùa.

The response explains why the homework is taking long.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase. جای خالی A1

Máy tính của tôi hôm nay ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 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:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Anh ấy đi chậm như rùa.

The correct structure is 'chậm như rùa'.

Match the situation with the correct reaction. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 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: ____.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Vì tớ chậm như rùa.

The response explains why the homework is taking long.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

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.

عبارات مرتبط

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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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