意思
Arriving at the workplace before the required time.
文化背景
In cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, 'đi làm sớm' is often a tactical move to beat the legendary traffic. Arriving 30 minutes early can save you 60 minutes of sitting in smog. Many Vietnamese companies have a 'check-in' system (fingerprint or face ID). 'Đi làm sớm' ensures you don't get docked pay for being even 1 minute late due to a slow elevator. The 'breakfast culture' at work is huge. People 'đi làm sớm' to sit together, eat 'xôi' (sticky rice), and gossip before the computers turn on. In Japanese (Samsung, Canon) or Korean factories in Vietnam, 'đi làm sớm' is not just a suggestion; it's part of the '5S' and discipline culture expected of all staff.
The 15-Minute Rule
In Vietnam, 'đi làm sớm' usually implies arriving 15 minutes before the start time. This is the 'sweet spot' for professionalism.
Don't be TOO early
Arriving 2 hours early might make you look like you have no work-life balance or might even be suspicious to security.
意思
Arriving at the workplace before the required time.
The 15-Minute Rule
In Vietnam, 'đi làm sớm' usually implies arriving 15 minutes before the start time. This is the 'sweet spot' for professionalism.
Don't be TOO early
Arriving 2 hours early might make you look like you have no work-life balance or might even be suspicious to security.
Use it in Interviews
When asked about your habits, say 'Tôi có thói quen đi làm sớm.' It's a simple phrase that carries a lot of weight.
Breakfast bonding
If you 'đi làm sớm,' be prepared to be invited for breakfast. Saying 'yes' is a great way to make friends.
自我测试
Fill in the blank with the correct word to say 'I go to work early.'
Tôi đi làm ____.
'Sớm' means early. 'Muộn' is late, 'nhanh' is fast, and 'chậm' is slow.
Which sentence is the most professional way to say you arrive early to avoid traffic?
Chọn câu đúng:
This is the most natural and common way to express this idea in a professional context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sao hôm nay bạn đến công ty lúc 7 giờ vậy? B: Tớ thích ________ để chuẩn bị công việc.
Arriving at 7 AM (usually before start time) is 'đi làm sớm.'
Match the reason with the action 'đi làm sớm'.
Tại sao anh ấy đi làm sớm?
Avoiding traffic is a primary reason for 'đi làm sớm' in Vietnam.
🎉 得分： /4
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Time Arrival in Vietnam
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4 练习Tôi đi làm ____.
'Sớm' means early. 'Muộn' is late, 'nhanh' is fast, and 'chậm' is slow.
Chọn câu đúng:
This is the most natural and common way to express this idea in a professional context.
A: Sao hôm nay bạn đến công ty lúc 7 giờ vậy? B: Tớ thích ________ để chuẩn bị công việc.
Arriving at 7 AM (usually before start time) is 'đi làm sớm.'
Tại sao anh ấy đi làm sớm?
Avoiding traffic is a primary reason for 'đi làm sớm' in Vietnam.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题'Đi làm sớm' is specific to work. 'Đến sớm' just means 'arrive early' and can be used for any location.
No, for school you should say 'đi học sớm.'
You say: 'Tôi đi làm sớm 10 phút.'
In many Vietnamese offices, arriving exactly on time is okay, but 'đi làm sớm' is much more respected.
The opposite is 'đi làm muộn' or 'đi làm trễ.'
No, in this context, 'sớm' specifically means 'early' in relation to a clock time.
It's grammatically okay but sounds like you are talking about the 'early morning' as a time of day rather than your punctuality.
Yes, it is used throughout Vietnam, though Southerners might use 'trễ' more than 'muộn' for the opposite.
You say: 'Tôi phải đi làm sớm.'
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
相关表达
Đúng giờ
similarOn time
Đi làm muộn
contrastTo go to work late
Tăng ca
builds onTo work overtime
Về sớm
contrastTo leave work early
Trực sớm
specialized formTo be on early shift/duty
