缓慢

huǎn màn

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. slow

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

• 快 kuài 快 kuài rapid: rapid

Synonyms

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• 慢慢 màn màn 慢慢 màn màn slowly used adverbially: slowly
• 迟慢 chí màn 迟慢 chí màn slow: slow

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly collocates with nouns like 速度 (speed) or 进展 (progress) to describe slow movement or development.

Common mistakes

缓慢 is more formal than 慢 and is rarely used in spoken language. Using it in casual speech can sound unnatural.

Example Sentences

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工程进展 缓慢 。

The project is progressing slowly.

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Child Words of 缓慢

• 慢 慢 màn: slow
• 缓 缓 huǎn: slow