How to Say ‘Take it slowly’ in Simplified Chinese
慢慢来
màn màn lái
[mahn-mahn lái]
🇨🇳 In China: This is a warm, reassuring phrase that people use to take pressure off someone. Doctors, friends, and teachers all say it.
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; little by little
Shows that something happens gradually or without rushing.
机会可以慢慢找，不用太着急。
You can look for opportunities slowly; there is no need to rush too much.
来
lái
[lái]
to do; to go about it
Used as a general verb meaning to do or handle something.
你别动，我来。
Don't move, let me do it.
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