How to Say ‘Chat slowly / take your time chatting’ in Traditional Chinese
慢慢聊
màn màn liáo
[mahn-mahn lyaow]
💬 Usage Tip: 慢慢 + verb is a very common pattern for "take your time doing ...": 慢慢聊, 慢慢吃, 慢慢想. It often sounds caring rather than literally slow.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 慢慢聊 can sound relaxed and friendly, like there's no rush to end the conversation. In networking, it helps create a warmer, less transactional tone.
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; little by little
Describes doing something gradually, without rushing.
如果現在時間不夠，我們之後可以慢慢討論。
If there isn't enough time now, we can discuss it slowly later.
聊
liáo
[lyaow]
to chat
A casual verb meaning to talk or chat, often in a relaxed way.
有機會的話，我們可以找時間聊聊工作方向。
If there's a chance, we can find time to chat about career direction.
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