How to Say ‘Keep it up gradually’ in Simplified Chinese
慢慢坚持
màn màn jiān chí
[mahn-mahn jyen-chir]
💬 Usage Tip: [慢慢] before a verb often means "gradually" or "little by little," not just physically "slowly." So [慢慢坚持] suggests building the habit step by step rather than forcing too much at once.
🇨🇳 In China: In health advice, this kind of wording feels encouraging and realistic, not harsh. A doctor or family member may use it to stress steady habits over dramatic short-term effort.
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; little by little
Suggests making gradual progress in a sustainable way.
不用一下子做很多，慢慢坚持就可以。
You do not need to do a lot all at once; just keep at it gradually.
坚持
jiān chí
[jyen-chir]
to persist; to keep at it
Refers to maintaining a habit or plan steadily over time.
散步不需要太快，慢慢坚持最重要。
Walking does not need to be fast; what matters most is keeping it up steadily.
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