缓一缓 (huǎn yī huǎn) — to take a short break; to rest a bit; to slow down; to put off slightly
Definition
A reduplicated verb meaning 'take a short break' or 'slow down / put something off briefly.' It describes pausing an activity to ease pace or delay action temporarily.
verb
to take a short breakto rest a bitto slow downto put off slightly
Examples
- ，缓一缓。Nǐ tài lèi le, yīng gāi huǎn yī huǎn.You're too tired; you should take a break.
- ，缓一缓。Shì qing bù jí, kě yǐ huǎn yī huǎn zài zuò.The matter isn't urgent; we can put it off and do it later.
- 缓一缓，。Tā shēng qì de shí hou huì xiān huǎn yī huǎn, zài shuō huà.When he's angry, he first calms down a bit before speaking.
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