慢慢来

慢慢來

mànmànlái

phrase HSK 7-9 #3,446

Meanings

1 take your time
2 there's no rush

Characters

Literally 'slowly come' - used to tell someone not to hurry.

Examples

HSK 2

学中文要慢慢来，不能急。

Xué Zhōngwén yào mànmànlái, bùnéng jí.

Learning Chinese takes time, you can't rush it.

HSK 4

别着急，慢慢来。

Bié zhāojí, mànmànlái.

Don't worry, take your time.

Tips

usage

慢慢来 is one of the most common reassuring phrases in Chinese. It works as a standalone response, like English 'no rush' or 'easy does it.' You'll hear it constantly in everyday life.

Stroke Order

慢 màn

来 lái