请慢一点

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Please Speak Slowly" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 请慢一点
Pinyin: qǐng màn yī diǎn
Pronunciation: qǐng4 màn4 yī4 diǎn3
English Translation: Please speak slowly

Usage:

"请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" is a polite way to ask someone to speak more slowly in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 请慢一点，我听不懂。
Pinyin: Qǐng màn yī diǎn, wǒ tīng bù dǒng.
English: Please speak slowly, I don't understand.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" that you may hear:

慢一点 (màn yī diǎn): A more direct way to say "speak slowly."
说慢一点 (shuō màn yī diǎn): Another way to say "speak slowly."
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "please speak slowly" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"请慢一点 (qǐng màn yī diǎn)" is a useful phrase to know when you are having difficulty understanding someone's speech.
You can also use "请再说一遍 (qǐng zài shuō yī biàn)", which means "please say it again," if you need someone to repeat what they said.
When asking someone to speak slowly, it is important to be polite and respectful.