jau5 si6 maan4 maan5 gong2有事慢慢講有事慢慢讲

Jyutpingjau5 si6 maan4 maan5 gong2

Yaleyáuh sih màahn máahn góng

Definition

To appeal for calm and suggest talking things over instead of taking drastic action.

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How it's used

This phrase serves as a verbal de-escalation tactic when someone is becoming aggressive or impulsive. It functions as a plea for rationality, shifting the focus from physical confrontation to verbal communication. It is frequently used by bystanders or friends to intervene before a situation spirals out of control.

Examples

jau5有si6事maan6慢maan2慢gong2講，m4唔hou2好juk1郁sau2手juk1郁goek3腳aa4呀。

Take it easy, let's talk it over, don't start a fight.

daai6大gaa1家laang5冷zing6靜di1啲，jau5有si6事maan6慢maan2慢gong2講laa1啦。

Everyone calm down, let's talk things through.

Common phrases

jau5有si6事maan6慢maan2慢gong2講，m4唔hou2好cung1衝dung6動

Take it easy, let's talk, don't be impulsive.

Common mistake

Do not use this phrase to mean 'I have something to tell you' in a casual context, as it specifically implies a tense or conflict-ridden situation. Using it when there is no conflict can sound confusing or overly dramatic.