Chinese · Adjectives

màn

Slow

Beginneradjective

Definition

Moving or happening without speed.

Example

请说慢一点。

Please speak a bit more slowly.

Etymology

'慢' (màn) indicates a lack of speed, originating from ancient descriptions of pace and has retained its meaning over time.

How & Where It’s Used

'慢' is common in everyday spoken and written contexts, applicable in both informal and formal registers, and recognized across various dialects.

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