慢 Stroke Order — How to Write 慢
慢 is written in 14 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 忄, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
慢 Radical and Character Components
慢 is a phono-semantic compound: 忄 (heart) carries the meaning, while 曼 indicates the sound.
Radical: 忄 + 11 more strokes
慢 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- màn
Meanings of 慢 in Chinese
1
màn慢
Slow, tardy, unhurried; opposite of fast. Can describe speed, pace, or duration.
他总是慢条斯理地做事情，所以效率不高
He always does things in a slow and unhurried manner, so his efficiency is not high.
To treat someone with coldness, indifference, or disrespect; arrogant.
他的傲慢态度让人很不舒服。
His arrogant attitude makes people very uncomfortable.
Common Words and Phrases with 慢
1
slow steps; to walk at a slow, leisurely pace
傍晚时分，老夫妇手牵手在河边慢步，享受宁静的时光。
In the evening, the old couple took a slow walk hand in hand by the river, enjoying the peaceful time.
2
A slow train or bus that makes many stops, or a slow-moving vehicle.
我更喜欢乘坐慢车，这样可以欣赏沿途的风景。
I prefer taking the slow train, as it allows me to enjoy the scenery along the way.
3
to treat coldly; to neglect; to give a cold reception
我们不应该慢待远道而来的客人。
We should not neglect guests who have traveled a long way.
4
A cinematic technique where actions appear to unfold much slower than in reality.
在体育比赛的重播中，我们经常能看到精彩瞬间的慢动作回放。
In sports replays, we often see slow-motion playback of exciting moments.
5
To slow down or moderate (e.g., neutrons or particles) by reducing their speed or energy.
核反应堆中的石墨棒用于慢化中子，以维持链式反应的稳定进行。
Graphite rods in nuclear reactors are used to moderate neutrons, in order to maintain the stable progress of the chain reaction.
6
Usual mail or standard mail, referring to items transported by a delivery service at normal speed and according to standard procedures.
这份包裹选择的是慢件服务，预计一周内送达。
This parcel was sent via standard delivery, expected to arrive within a week.
7
Moving very slowly or sluggishly; unhurriedly.
他总是慢慢腾腾地做家务，结果常常拖到很晚。
He always does housework slowly, often dragging it on until late.
8
to say nothing of; let alone
他连简单的数学题都做不出来，慢说复杂的了
He can't even solve simple math problems, let alone complex ones.
9
sluggishly; unhurriedly; at a leisurely pace
小乌龟慢腾腾地爬过地板
The little turtle crawled sluggishly across the floor.
10
Slowly and methodically; unhurried and composed.
他总是慢条斯理地完成工作，确保每一个细节都完美无缺
He always completes his work slowly and methodically, ensuring every detail is perfect.
11
irritatingly or exasperatingly slow
小乌龟慢吞吞地爬过草地。
The little turtle crawled slowly across the grass.
12
walk slowly; proceed slowly
请在湿滑的路面上慢行，以免摔倒
Please walk slowly on the slippery surface to avoid falling.
13
A slowpoke; someone who is slow-paced or unhurried in nature.
我弟弟是个慢性子，所以他需要更多时间来完成作业，但结果总是很细致。
My younger brother is a slow-paced person, so he needs more time to complete his homework, but the results are always very detailed.
14
unhurriedly; in a leisurely manner
老人们在公园里慢悠悠地散步，享受着阳光。
The elderly people strolled leisurely in the park, enjoying the sunshine.
15
A polite farewell, meaning 'take care' or 'walk safely' to someone who is leaving.
老朋友，好久不见，慢走，再多聊一会儿吧。
Old friend, long time no see. Don't rush off, let's chat a bit longer.
More words with 慢
- bō拨màn慢to set back (a clock, etc.)
- chí迟màn慢slow; sluggish
- jiǎn减màn慢To slow down or reduce speed.
- jiàn渐màn慢to slow down gradually
- jiāo骄màn慢haughty; arrogant
- huǎn缓màn慢slow, gradual
- ào傲màn慢Arrogance
- dài怠màn慢slight, neglect
- qiě且màn慢Wait a moment; hold on.
- xiè亵màn慢Irreverence, Blasphemy
- xiè懈màn慢Slothful and arrogant; negligent.
- màn慢màn慢Slowly, Gradually
- màn慢xìng性chronic, slow
- màn慢dùn炖slow cook, braise
- màn慢huǒ火low heat, slow fire
- màn慢pǎo跑jog, jogging
- màn慢sù速Slow, Slow speed
- màn慢bàn半pāi拍Slow to react, A beat behind
- tài太màn慢too slow, so slow
- fàng放màn慢slow down, decelerate
Idioms with 慢
- màn慢man慢tūn吞tūn吞slow and sluggish
- ào傲màn慢bù不xùn逊Arrogant and disrespectful
- ào傲màn慢wú无lǐ礼arrogant and impolite
- ào傲xián贤màn慢shì士arrogant towards the worthy and dismissive of scholars
- bù不jǐn紧bù不màn慢unhurried, calm, and leisurely
- jǐn紧dǎ打màn慢qiāo敲prod and push
- qīng轻gē歌màn慢wǔ舞light singing and slow dancing
- xì细jiáo嚼màn慢yàn咽chew slowly, savor fully
- màn慢cáng藏huì诲dào盗Careless storage invites theft
- màn慢gōng工chū出xì细huó活Slow work yields quality products
- màn慢shēng声xì细yǔ语speak softly and gently
- màn慢téng腾sī斯lǐ礼unhurried and deliberate
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Open the tool →Questions about 慢
What does 慢 mean in Chinese?
慢 (màn) means “Slow, tardy, unhurried” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 慢?
慢 is pronounced màn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 慢 have?
慢 has 14 strokes.
How do you write 慢?
慢 is written in 14 strokes, starting from the radical 忄. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 慢?
The radical of 慢 is 忄, and 慢 is a phono-semantic compound.
