慢 (màn) — slow
HSK 1 | adjective, adverb | slow, slowly
慢 (màn)
An adjective and adverb meaning "slow" or "slowly." It describes low speed or unhurried movement. Its antonym is 快 (kuài), meaning "fast."
Meanings
- [adjective] Slow, not fast.
- [adverb] Slowly (describing the manner of an action).
Example Sentences
他说话很慢，我能听懂。 Tā shuōhuà hěn màn, wǒ néng tīngdǒng. He speaks very slowly, I can understand him.
请开慢一点，路很滑。 Qǐng kāi màn yīdiǎn, lù hěn huá. Please drive a little slower, the road is slippery.
乌龟走得很慢。 Wūguī zǒu de hěn màn. The turtle walks very slowly.
你的动作太慢了，快一点！ Nǐ de dòngzuò tài màn le, kuài yīdiǎn! Your movements are too slow, speed up!
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 很慢 | very slow |
| 慢一点 | a little slower |
| 走得慢 | to walk slowly |
| 说话慢 | to speak slowly |
| 慢慢来 | take your time (slowly come) |
| 慢慢地 | slowly, gradually |
Memory Hook
Antonym of 快 (kuài, fast). 慢 has the 心 (heart) radical — when your heart is calm and settled, you move slowly. A slow heartbeat means a slow, relaxed pace.