请说慢一点
qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn
please speak a little slower
请说慢一点 is a polite repair phrase when someone speaks too quickly. It helps learners keep a conversation going.
Example sentences
请说慢一点，我在学中文。
Qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn, wǒ zài xué Zhōngwén.
Please speak a little slower. I am learning Chinese.
不好意思，请说慢一点。
Bù hǎoyìsi, qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn.
Sorry, please speak a little slower.
How to use 请说慢一点 in practice
请说慢一点 is a listening item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn, then connect it to the meaning “please speak a little slower” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 请说慢一点，我在学中文。 / 不好意思，请说慢一点。.
When you practice 请说慢一点, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 请说慢一点 only as “please speak a little slower” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Chinese listening practice, start a short conversation, and use 请说慢一点 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 请说慢一点 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only qǐng shuō màn yìdiǎn, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
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FAQ
Can I say 慢一点 only?
Yes, but 请说慢一点 is clearer and more polite.
How can I remember 请说慢一点 faster?
Say 请说慢一点 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 请说慢一点 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 请说慢一点 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach