Chinese

màn
Meaning: slow
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

慢

Example sentences

This car is driving too slowly.
這件工作的進展確實比預期慢了一些。
这件工作的进展确实比预期慢了一些。
The progress of this work is indeed a bit slower than expected.
這裡有很多行人,請開慢一點。
这里有很多行人,请开慢一点。
There are many pedestrians here, please drive slowly.
吃飯時要細嚼慢嚥,這樣才有利於消化。
吃饭时要细嚼慢咽,这样才有利于消化。
You should chew your food slowly when eating, as this is beneficial for digestion.
他雖然有才華,但一點也不傲慢。
他虽然有才华,但一点也不傲慢。
Although he is talented, he is not arrogant at all.
這個網頁很慢。
这个网页很慢。
This web page is very slow.
前方有學校,請減速慢行。
前方有学校,请减速慢行。
There is a school ahead, please slow down.
我的電腦內存不足,運行得很慢。
我的电脑内存不足,运行得很慢。
My computer's memory is insufficient, it runs very slowly.
這帖中藥需要用文火慢煎三小時。
这帖中药需要用文火慢煎三小时。
This herbal medicine needs to be simmered over low heat for three hours.
這個時鐘慢了,時間很不準。
这个时钟慢了,时间很不准。
This clock is slow; the time is very inaccurate.

Usage Notes

Describes a low speed or taking a long time.

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