How to Say ‘Can you speak slowly?’ in Traditional Chinese
你可以說慢一點嗎？
💬 Usage Tip: Adding [可以] before verbs politely requests the action, similar to saying 'could you'.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: A go-to phrase for learners, revealing patience and willingness to understand.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
你聽得見嗎？
Can you hear?
可以
[kě yǐ]
can
Indicates capability.
你可以幫我嗎？
Can you help me?
說
[shuō]
speak
To talk or say something.
他們在說話。
They are talking.
慢
[màn]
slow
Not fast; moving at a reduced speed.
這首歌比較慢。
This song is rather slow.
一點
[yī diǎn]
a bit
A small amount, degree, or extent.
再等一點時間。
Wait a little more time.
嗎
[ma]
question particle
A particle indicating a question.
你知道答案嗎？
Do you know the answer?
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