慢热

慢熱
mànrè
adjective

Meanings

  1. 1 slow to warm up (to people)
  2. 2 reserved
  3. 3 takes time to get going

Examples

Wǒ zhège rén bǐjiào mànrè.
I'm the kind of person who warms up slowly.
Tā mànrè, shú le jiù hěn néng liáo.
He's reserved at first, but talks a lot once he knows you.
Zhè kuǎn yóuxì mànrè, hòuqī cái hǎowán.
This game is a slow burn; it only gets fun later.

Tips

usage
Common self-description on dating apps and MBTI posts. Not negative — often paired with 内向 (introverted). Can also describe products, shows, or athletes that take time to peak.

Stroke Order

màn