粵

慢maan6慢maan2

maan6 maan2maan6 maan1màn màn

English

  1. slowly; gradually
  2. (verb) Take someone's time
  3. slowly

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 將行動嘅速度降低

Examples

  • 慢慢搣

    to slowly use up or deplete, usually with respect to money

  • 慢慢行。

    Mind your step.

  • 慢慢食。

    Take your time (said to guests who are still eating).

  • 有事慢慢講

    take it easy, let's talk it over

  • 慢慢嚟,唔駛急!

    Do it slowly, no need to hurry.

  • 唔好跑。慢慢行。

    Don't run, walk slowly.

    Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

  • 慢慢行,小心跌親。

    Walk slowly, be careful not to fall down.

  • 慢慢嚟啦,唔急嘅。

    Take your time. There's no rush.

    Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

Sources: cc-canto, cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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