慢 (màn) — slow
Definition
Basic word for 'slow' — speed of movement, speech, or pace. Plain and everyday; 缓慢 is more formal/written, 迟 can mean 'late' rather than 'slow'.
adjective
slow
Easily confused
Examples
- 慢。Qǐng shuō màn yì diǎn.Please speak a little slower.
- 慢。Tā zǒu dé hěn màn.He walks very slowly.
- 慢。Jīn tiān chē tài màn le.The car is too slow today.
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