No. 8,528 in Chinese
slow
The Chinese word for "slow" (慢, màn) means not fast; taking a longer time.
In a sentence
他走得很慢。
He walks very slowly.
Here, '慢' is used as an adverb to describe the manner in which the action of 'walking' is performed.
你可以慢一点吗？
Can you go slower?
In this context, '慢' modifies the intensity of action, showing a request for reduced speed.
这个地方的生活节奏很慢。
The pace of life in this place is very slow.
'慢' serves as an adjective describing the characteristic speed of life in this place.
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