慢

màn

adjective HSK 1 #1,042

Meanings

忄(heart) + 曼 (extended) — an extended, unhurried heart

Qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn.

Please speak more slowly.

Tā zǒulù hěn màn.

He walks very slowly.

Mànmàn lái, bù zháojí.

Take your time, no rush.

culture

慢走 (mànzǒu, 'walk slowly') is said to departing guests, meaning 'take care' or 'goodbye.' It's a warm, traditional farewell.

usage

慢慢 (mànmàn, slowly/gradually) is extremely common: 慢慢来 (take your time), 慢慢学 (learn gradually).

慢 màn