Chinese word

缓慢

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuǎn màn

Meaning

  • adjectiveslow

Example

他说话很缓慢。tā shuō huà hěn huǎn màn

He speaks very slowly.

Illustration for 缓慢 (slow)

More examples

伤口恢复缓慢，需要注意护理。shāng kǒu huī fù huǎn màn xū yào zhù yì hù lǐ

The wound is healing slowly, so it needs careful attention.

Core concept

A pace that takes its time, whether in speech, action, or change.

Common phrases

  • 恢复缓慢huī fù huǎn màn

    slow recovery

  • 增长缓慢zēng zhǎng huǎn màn

    slow growth

  • 伤口恢复缓慢shāng kǒu huī fù huǎn màn

    slow wound healing

Similar words

慢màn: Having a low speed in the plainest and most general sense.
迟缓chí huǎn: Slow to move or react, with progress that is delayed or hindered.

Definition in Chinese

动作或变化的速度慢，不着急，常用于描述说话、行动或事物进展的节奏。dòng zuò huò biàn huà de sù dù màn bù zháo jí cháng yòng yú miáo shù shuō huà xíng dòng huò shì wù jìn zhǎn de jié zòu

Word origin

缓 (huǎn, "to ease or slow") + 慢 (màn, "slow") combine to reinforce the idea of unhurried movement or change.

Usage tips

  • English usually marks the difference between an adjective and an adverb, while 缓慢 (huǎnmàn, "slow") can describe both a pace and the manner of an action.

Other meanings

  • slowlyadverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 缓慢地huǎn màn dìslowlyadverb

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