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慢慢来

慢慢來
mànmànlái
phrase HSK 7-9 #3,446

Meanings

  1. 1 take your time
  2. 2 there's no rush

Characters

慢
来
lái
to come; to do
Literally 'slowly come' — used to tell someone not to hurry.

Examples

别着急，慢慢来。
Bié zhāojí, mànmànlái.
Don't worry, take your time.
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.

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