慢 (màn) - Slow — refers to a low speed or & not fast

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慢 · màn

Slow — refers to a low speed or tempo;

not fast;

sluggish;

also used to describe a leisurely, unhurried attitude or tardiness.

Slow — refers to a low speed ornot fastsluggish

Usage highlights

Slow speedSlowlySlow motionSlowSlow trainSlow tempo

Synonyms

  • 缓— slow, gradual, delayed
  • 迟— late, tardy, slow
  • 徐— slow, gentle, gradual

Antonyms

  • 快— fast, quick, rapid
  • 急— urgent, hurried, rapid
  • 速— speed, fast, quick

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The train is moving very slowly (火车开得很慢).
  • Please speak more slowly (请说慢一点).
  • He walks at a slow pace (他走路很慢).
  • This is a slow song (这是一首慢歌).

Collocations

  • Slow speed(慢速)
  • Slowly(慢慢地)
  • Slow motion(慢动作)
  • Slow-witted(慢脑子)
  • Slow train(慢车)
  • Slow tempo(慢板)

Idioms

  • Slow and steady wins the race(慢工出细活)
  • Slow to understand(慢条斯理)
  • Slow in movement and slow in speech(慢手慢脚)
  • Slow to anger(慢怒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, 'slow' was sometimes associated with careful, meticulous work, as in the idiom 'slow work produces fine products' (慢工出细活).
  • In modern contexts, the 'Slow Movement' (慢生活) advocates for a slower pace of life as an alternative to the fast-paced modern lifestyle.
  • In music and opera, '慢板' (slow tempo) indicates a slow, lyrical section that often expresses deep emotion.

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