慢条斯理 (màn tiáo sī lǐ) — (idiom, adverb) unhurriedly, deliberately, in a leisurely and methodical way
Definition
An idiom meaning 'slow and unhurried' in manner or speech — leisurely and methodical, not rushed. Often paired with 地 to modify a verb (e.g. 慢条斯理地说话).
(idiom, adverb) unhurriedlydeliberatelyin a leisurely and methodical way
Examples
- 慢条斯理，。Tā zuò shì zǒng shì màn tiáo sī lǐ de, cóng bù zháo jí.He always does things unhurriedly, never in a hurry.
- 慢条斯理，。Tā màn tiáo sī lǐ dì hē le yì kǒu chá, rán hòu màn màn shuō huà.She took a sip of tea unhurriedly, then spoke slowly.
- ，慢条斯理。Bié cuī tā, tā xǐ huan màn tiáo sī lǐ dì wán chéng rèn wu.Don't rush him, he likes to complete tasks unhurriedly.
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