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    Expressing 'slow' with 慢 (màn)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 慢慢 + Verb

    Explanation

    慢 (màn) means "slow" and functions as an adjective or adverb. When reduplicated as 慢慢 (mànmàn), it means "slowly" or "gradually" and is commonly used to describe a gentle, unhurried pace of action.

    Examples

    • 你走得太慢了,我们要迟到了。

      Nǐ zǒu de tài màn le, wǒmen yào chídào le.

      You're walking too slowly; we're going to be late.

    • 慢慢来,不用着急,时间还很充裕。

      Mànmàn lái, bùyòng zhāojí, shíjiān hái hěn chōngyù.

      Take your time, no need to rush; there's still plenty of time.

    • 这条路上车很多,开慢一点比较安全。

      Zhè tiáo lù shàng chē hěn duō, kāi màn yīdiǎn bǐjiào ānquán.

      There are a lot of cars on this road; driving slower is safer.

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