Learning Chinese: How to Say "Please Slow Down" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 请慢一点
Pinyin: qǐng màn yī diǎn
Pronunciation: ching3 man4 yi4 dian3
English Translation: Please slow down
Usage:
"请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" is a polite way to ask someone to slow down when speaking Chinese. It can be used in a variety of situations, such as:
When you're having trouble understanding what someone is saying
When you need more time to process information
When you want someone to repeat something
Example:
Chinese: 请慢一点,我听不懂。
Pinyin: Qǐng màn yī diǎn, wǒ tīng bù dǒng.
English: Please slow down, I don't understand.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" that you may hear:
慢点 (màn diǎn): A more informal way to say "slow down."
请说慢一点 (qǐng shuō màn yī diǎn): Literally means "please speak more slowly."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "please slow down" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" is a polite request, so be sure to use it in a respectful tone of voice.
You can also use "请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" to ask someone to slow down when writing or typing.
In some regions of China, people may also use "慢点 (màn diǎn)" to say "please slow down."
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