How to Say ‘Slowly’ in Traditional Chinese
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
💬 Usage Tip: Doubling 慢 softens it. 慢慢來 "take your time" and 慢慢吃 "enjoy your meal" are everyday phrases.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Hosts and shopkeepers in Taiwan say 慢走 "take care" to departing guests.
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; unhurriedly
Suggests taking your time. In a bar flirting context, it can imply moving somewhere quieter to continue talking comfortably.
這裡太吵了，我也想跟你慢慢聊。
It's too noisy here; I also want to take our time talking with you.
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