unhurried; leisurely; slowly
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Meanings
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unhurried; slow; leisurely
informalA reduplicative adjective, often used in the form "～的" (màn yōu yōu de). Describes a calm, deliberate pace without rush. It can carry a neutral or slightly positive connotation of relaxation. The variant "慢慢悠悠" (màn man yōu yōu) is also common.
Tā他
zuò做
shì事
shuō说
huà话
zǒng总
shì是
màn慢
yōu悠
yōu悠
de的
。
He always does things and speaks in an unhurried manner.
Tā她
màn慢
yōu悠
yōu悠
de地
xiàng向
wǒ我
men们
zǒu走
lái来
。
She walked towards us slowly and leisurely.
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Bié别
jí急
，
màn慢
yōu悠
yōu悠
de地
chī吃
。
Don't rush, eat slowly.
Lǎo老
yé爷
zi子
zài在
gōng公
yuán园
lǐ里
màn慢
yōu悠
yōu悠
de地
dǎ打
zhe着
tài太
jí极
quán拳
。
The old man was practicing Tai Chi slowly and gracefully in the park.
Hé河
shuǐ水
màn慢
yōu悠
yōu悠
de地
liú流
zhe着
。
The river water flowed slowly.