🇨🇳 How to say

“slow” in Chinese

慢màn
Illustration of "slow" in a Chinese cultural setting
An elderly man with a walking stick carefully makes his way across a large town square during a quiet morning. Each step…

Usage note

慢 describes a low speed and can be used for people, objects, or actions. It's a neutral word, so it's polite to use when asking someone to slow down, like saying '请慢一点' (please a little slower).

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