nhân nhẩn

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The Vietnamese word "nhân nhẩn" generally refers to the act of being slow or sluggish, often in a way that can be irritating or frustrating. It can describe someone who is being unhurried or taking their time excessively when it’s not appropriate.

Basic Meaning:

• Nhân nhẩn: To act slowly or be sluggish.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "nhân nhẩn" to describe a person who is not quick in their actions or decisions. It can sometimes carry a negative connotation, implying that the person is not attentive or is frustratingly slow.

Example:

• Cô ấy đi nhân nhẩn trong cửa hàng.
  • (She is walking sluggishly in the store.)

Advanced Usage:

In a more nuanced context, "nhân nhẩn" can describe someone who is deliberately taking their time, perhaps to avoid making a decision or to prolong an experience. It can also be used humorously among friends when teasing someone for being slow.

Word Variants:

• Nhân nhẩn hóa: To be made sluggish (used in contexts of becoming slow due to external factors).
• Nhân nhẩn hơn: Slower than (when comparing two actions or people).

Different Meanings:

While "nhân nhẩn" primarily indicates slowness, it can also imply a lack of urgency or seriousness in situations that require promptness.

Synonyms:

• Chậm chạp: Slow (more general term).
• Lề mề: Sluggish, dilly-dallying (often used to emphasize slowness in a frustrating way).

Summary:

"Nhân nhẩn" is a useful word when discussing someone’s pace or attitude, especially when it’s slow and perhaps not suitable for the situation.

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