The Chinese word 慢 means “slow” in English. It is often used to describe the speed of something, such as a slow-moving vehicle or a leisurely pace of walking. It can also be used to describe a person who is slow in understanding or learning something. In addition, 慢 can be used in various phrases and idioms, such as 慢慢来, which means “take it slowly” or “go at a relaxed pace”.
Translation
Adjective: slow
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 他走路很慢 | tā zǒulù hěn màn | He walks very slowly |
| 请慢用 | qǐng màn yòng | Please take your time |
| 她的反应很慢 | tā de fǎnyìng hěn màn | Her reaction is very slow |
| 这个电梯很慢 | zhège diàntī hěn màn | This elevator is very slow |
| 他说话慢慢地 | tā shuōhuà màn màn de | He speaks slowly |
| 我的电脑运行很慢 | wǒ de diànnǎo yùnxíng hěn màn | My computer runs very slowly |
| 这个服务员服务很慢 | zhège fúwùyuán fúwù hěn màn | This waiter provides service very slowly |
| 她的心跳很慢 | tā de xīntiào hěn màn | Her heartbeat is very slow |
HSK
慢 is part of HSK Level 2 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.
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