请你说慢一点

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Please Speak Slower" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 请你说慢一点
Pinyin: qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn
Pronunciation: qing3 ni3 shuo1 man4 yi4 dian3
English Translation: Please speak slower

Usage:

"请你说慢一点 (qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn)" is a polite way to ask someone to speak slower in Chinese. It can be used in any situation where you are having difficulty understanding what someone is saying.

Example:

Chinese: 请你说慢一点，我听不懂。
Pinyin: Qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn, wǒ tīng bù懂。
English: Please speak slower, I don't understand.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "请你说慢一点 (qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn)" that you may hear:

慢一点 (màn yī diǎn): A more informal way to ask someone to speak slower.
说慢一点 (shuō màn yī diǎn): Another informal way to ask someone to speak slower.

Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "请你说慢一点 (qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "please speak slower" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "请你说慢一点 (qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

"请你说慢一点 (qǐng nǐ shuō màn yī diǎn)" is a polite request. It is important to say it in a respectful tone of voice.
If you are having difficulty understanding someone, you can also use the following phrases:

我不明白 (wǒ bù míngbái): I don't understand.
你能再说一遍吗？(néng zài shuō yī biàn ma?): Can you say that again?
你能解释一下吗？(néng jiěshì yīxià ma?): Can you explain that?