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慢慢

màn man
adverb★Beginner💡 slowly
formal

At a slow pace; gradually; leisurely.

他慢慢地走过来。

He walked over slowly.

我们慢慢来,别着急。

Let's take it slowly; no need to rush.

💡

Used to describe actions performed at a relaxed or unhurried pace.

Collocations

慢慢来take it easy / no rush慢慢走walk slowly / be careful

Synonyms

缓慢徐徐

Antonyms

快快赶紧

Related Phrases

慢慢来phrase
take it easy
慢慢走phrase
walk slowly / be careful

💡Pro Tip

Emphasizing Slow Pace

Use '慢慢' before a verb to emphasize doing something slowly. E.g., '慢慢说' (speak slowly), '慢慢吃' (eat slowly).

⚡Gold Rule

Word Order

In Chinese, adverbs like '慢慢' typically precede the verb they modify. Structure: Subject + 慢慢 + Verb.

📖Word Origin

Composed of the adverb '慢' (slow) repeated for emphasis, reflecting a leisurely pace.

📝Usage Notes

Common in spoken and written Chinese to indicate a relaxed or unhurried approach. Often used in advice or reassurance.

Word Breakdown

慢
slow
root
+
慢
slow (repeated for emphasis)
repetition
汉英词典

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