How to Say ‘Slowly’ in Simplified Chinese
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Repeating an adjective like [慢慢] often makes it sound more gentle or gradual: [慢慢说] "speak slowly," [慢慢来] "take it easy / no rush."
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; take your time
An adverb meaning to do something slowly, calmly, or without rushing.
我们去那边慢慢聊吧，这里太吵了。
Let's go chat over there slowly and comfortably; it's too noisy here.
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