How to Say ‘Take your time and enjoy it.’ in Simplified Chinese
慢慢喝。
màn màn hē
[mahn-mahn huh]
🇨🇳 In China: [慢慢喝] is a hospitable thing to say, closer to 'no rush, enjoy it' than a literal instruction to drink slowly. In a café, it signals a relaxed, welcoming tone.
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; little by little
Shows a relaxed way of enjoying something over time.
这杯手冲很香，你可以慢慢喝。
This cup of pour-over is very fragrant; you can drink it slowly.
喝
hē
[huh]
to drink
The action of drinking, often used for tea, coffee, water, and other beverages.
咖啡有点烫，慢慢喝。
The coffee is a little hot, so drink it slowly.
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