fong3 maan6放慢
Jyutpingfong3 maan6
Yalefong maahn
Definition
To slow down; to reduce speed.
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How it's used
Focuses on the deliberate act of reducing speed or intensity, often used metaphorically for lifestyle or work habits. It implies a conscious choice to take things easier rather than just a passive decrease in motion. When talking about physical movement, it frequently pairs with nouns like 腳步 or 速度.
Examples
Walk a bit slower, slow down your pace.
The car slowed down, getting ready to enter the turn.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 慢落嚟, which is a more general way to describe something becoming slow over time. 放慢 implies an active, intentional effort to decrease speed.
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