Chinese · Adjectives
慢
màn
Slow
Beginneradjective
Definition
Moving or happening without speed.
Example
请说慢一点。
Please speak a bit more slowly.
Etymology
'慢' (màn) indicates a lack of speed, originating from ancient descriptions of pace and has retained its meaning over time.
How & Where It’s Used
'慢' is common in everyday spoken and written contexts, applicable in both informal and formal registers, and recognized across various dialects.