English–Chinese
“slow” in Chinese
How to say “slow” in Chinese
“Slow” in Chinese is 慢 (màn).
A pace that stretches out instead of rushing, giving movement or progress a calm, unhurried feel.
Example sentences with 慢
别走得太慢。bié zǒu de tài màn
Don't walk too slowly.
Tips for using 慢
- English often treats a slow pace as a problem, while 慢 (màn, "slow") can neutrally describe a relaxed pace, so context shows whether the speaker is criticizing speed.
Other Chinese words for “slow”
他说话很缓慢。tā shuō huà hěn huǎn màn
He speaks very slowly.
他开会时反应很钝，跟不上讨论。tā kāi huì shí fǎn yìng hěn dùn gēn bú shàng tǎo lùn
His reactions are very slow during meetings, and he cannot keep up with the discussion.