How to Say ‘Chat slowly; talk at leisure’ in Simplified Chinese
慢慢聊
màn màn liáo
[mahn-mahn lyaow]
🇨🇳 In China: [慢慢聊] sounds warm and unhurried, which fits family visits well. It suggests nobody needs to rush and there's time to catch up properly.
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; take your time
Here 慢慢 suggests not rushing and taking time, often creating a warm, relaxed family feeling.
好不容易见面，咱们慢慢聊。
It’s not easy for us to meet, so let’s talk slowly and take our time.
聊
liáo
[lyaow]
to chat; to talk
Used for casual conversation, often in a comfortable setting like over a meal.
晚上一起吃饭，大家可以慢慢聊。
We’ll have dinner together tonight, and everyone can chat leisurely.
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