慢
màn
Meaning
- slow
Definition
速度低；迟缓。
Slow; low speed; sluggish.
Usage
形容词，可作谓语、定语、状语等。
Adjective, can be used as predicate, attribute, adverbial, etc.
Examples
- 1 我的电脑运行得很慢。 (My computer runs very slowly.)
- 2 他走路很慢。 (He walks very slowly.)
- 3 请慢一点说。 (Please speak a little more slowly.)
- 4 慢车比快车便宜。 (The slow train is cheaper than the express train.)
- 5 他做事总是慢吞吞的。 (He always does things in a slow and leisurely manner.)
- 6 别急，慢工出细活。 (Don't rush; slow work yields fine products.)
- 7 这菜要慢火炖。 (This dish needs to be simmered on a low flame.)
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