慢慢来

• 拼音: màn màn lái
• 汉字拆解: 慢 = 忄 (heart) + 曼 (extend, slow); 来 = 木 (tree) + 人 (person) — combined as 'proceed gradually'

含义

Take your time; no rush; don't hurry. An expression encouraging someone to proceed at a relaxed pace without pressure.

A common reassuring phrase used when telling someone there is no need to rush. Can express patience, comfort, or advice to avoid hasty decisions. Equivalent in spirit to 'take it easy' or 'there's no hurry.' Often used by elders to juniors or in supportive contexts.

例句

1. 第一次做这种手术的医生难免紧张，主刀医生轻声说了句慢慢来，让她平静下来。
2. 老师告诉学生，学习语言不是一朝一夕的事，慢慢来，重要的是坚持。
3. 客户催得很紧，经理却对团队说慢慢来，宁可多花一天时间，也要保证质量。

用法指南

语境: encouragement, everyday conversation, support

语气: positive

正确说法

• 你刚入职，很多东西都要学，慢慢来，别给自己太大压力。(You just joined; there's a lot to learn. Take your time and don't put too much pressure on yourself.)
• 慢慢来，把每一步做扎实，比急于求成更重要。(Take your time. Doing each step solidly is more important than rushing to achieve results.)

错误说法

• 在紧急场合用'慢慢来'建议别人放缓节奏 — 紧急情况下应直接说'抓紧时间'或'需要加快' (Don't use 慢慢来 in genuinely urgent situations — in emergencies say 抓紧时间 or 需要加快 instead)

起源与历史

慢慢 (slowly, gradually, reduplication for emphasis) + 来 (come, do). A verbal expression meaning 'come or proceed slowly,' used as encouragement.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal