How to Say ‘Watch slowly’ in Simplified Chinese
慢慢看
màn màn kàn
[mahn-mahn kahn]
💬 Usage Tip: [慢慢看] literally means "watch slowly," but in context it can mean "take your time watching" or "let’s watch calmly." Funny thing: during a tense World Cup match, nobody is actually calm.
🇨🇳 In China: This phrase can sound reassuring, like telling everyone not to panic after a close call. It matches the Chinese habit of softening tense moments with calm language.
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; little by little
Describes doing something at a slow pace or gradually.
别急，我们慢慢看。
Don't rush, let's watch slowly.
看
kàn
[kahn]
to watch; to look at
A common verb meaning to watch something, such as a football game or TV.
这个球我们再看一遍。
Let's watch this play one more time.
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