🇨🇳 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 is deliberate and measured, his progress a gentle contrast to the pigeons fluttering nearby.

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).

Examples

  • 他走得很慢。

    He walks very slowly.

  • 这辆车开得很慢。

    This car drives very slowly.

  • 我的电脑今天很慢。

    My computer is very slow today.

Quick check

What does "慢" mean?

  • A. slow
  • B. cheap
  • C. (none)
  • D. (none)

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