慢 (màn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 慢 (màn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 慢 (màn) means "slow". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 14 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 慢 stroke by stroke?

慢 has 14 strokes. The radical is 忄. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 慢 and 惰?

慢 (màn) and 惰 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 慢?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 忄. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 慢?

Common words containing 慢 include: 慢慢 (màn màn) — slowly; gradually; 慢走 (màn zǒu) — Take care; walk slowly; 慢跑 (màn pǎo) — jogging.

How to Write 慢

The character 慢 (màn) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

慢 is pronounced màn in Mandarin Chinese. It means slow.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 慢 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 慢

慢慢 màn màn

slowly; gradually

慢走 màn zǒu

Take care; walk slowly

慢跑 màn pǎo

jogging

Example Sentences

请慢慢吃。

qǐng màn màn chī

Please enjoy your meal.

客人请慢走。

kè rén qǐng màn zǒu

Goodbye, take care (said to a guest leaving).

我每天慢跑。

wǒ měi tiān màn pǎo

I go jogging every day.

Similar Characters

惰 duò

惴 zhuì

惶 huáng

Practice Writing 慢 (màn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慢

What does 慢 (màn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慢 and 惰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慢?

What common words use 慢?

How to Write 慢 (màn)