How to Say ‘Slowly; gradually’ in Traditional Chinese
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
💬 Usage Tip: When repeated, [慢慢] often means "take your time" or "gradually," not just "slowly" in a literal speed sense. For example, [慢慢看] means "have a look at your own pace."
Phrase Breakdown
慢慢
màn màn
[mahn-mahn]
slowly; little by little
Describes doing something gradually, without rushing.
建立人脈不用急，可以慢慢累積信任。
There is no need to rush when building a network; you can slowly build trust.
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