English–Chinese
“slow down” in Chinese
How to say “slow down” in Chinese
“Slow down” in Chinese is 缓 (huǎn).
Pressure is released so an action or situation moves toward a calmer pace.
Example sentences with 缓
他的安慰让大家的紧张情绪逐渐缓下来了。tā de ān wèi ràng dà jiā de jǐn zhāng qíng xù zhú jiàn huǎn xià lái le
His reassurance gradually eased everyone's tension.
Tips for using 缓
- English often uses separate verbs for slowing movement and calming a situation, while Chinese can use this single verb across both settings, which makes it useful in everyday requests and discussions.
Other Chinese words for “slow down”
前面有事故，请减速。qián miàn yǒu shì gù qǐng jiǎn sù
There is an accident ahead, so please slow down.