Màn màn lái
慢慢来
Take your time
Used to encourage someone to not rush and go at their own pace.
Example:
Nǐ màn màn lái, bù jí.
你慢慢来，不急。
Take your time, no rush.
不用急 Bù yòng jí -No need to hurry
A gentle way to let someone know there’s no urgency.
Example:
Bù yòng jí, wǒ zài děng nǐ.
不用急，我在等你。
No need to hurry, I’m waiting for you.
不赶时间 Bù gǎn shí jiān-We’re not pressed for time
Said when you want to assure someone there’s plenty of time for a task.
Example:
Wǒ men bù gǎn shí jiān, màn man zuò.
我们不赶时间，慢慢做。
We’re not in a hurry, take your time.
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