English–Chinese
“little slower” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmàn diǎnr
Example
别着急，慢点儿，我们有时间。bié zháo jí màn diǎnr wǒ men yǒu shí jiān
Don't hurry, go a little slower; we have time.
How to say “little slower” in Chinese
“Little slower” in Chinese is 慢点儿 (màn diǎnr).
A small adjustment from a fast pace toward a more manageable one.
Example sentences with 慢点儿
这个菜很烫，慢点儿吃饭。zhè ge cài hěn tàng màn diǎnr chī fàn
This dish is very hot, so eat a little slower.
Tips for using 慢点儿
- The form is useful as a complete spoken request rather than only as a modifier before a verb, so it often appears as a short call during an ongoing activity.