我有点咳嗽。
wǒ yǒudiǎn késou
I'm coughing a little
How to say "Could you speak more slowly?" in Chinese
可以说慢一点吗？
kěyǐ shuō màn yìdiǎn ma?
Could you speak more slowly?
Grammar and structure
This is a polite request formed with 可以 (kěyǐ, can), the verb 说 (shuō, speak), 慢一点 (màn yìdiǎn, a bit slower), and the question particle 吗 (ma).
When to use it
Use this when you need someone to slow down, especially in service settings like a doctor's office or pharmacy. It's polite and appropriate for strangers. Avoid saying just "慢一点" without 可以, which sounds abrupt.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Could you speak more slowly?” in Chinese?
“Could you speak more slowly?” in Chinese is 可以说慢一点吗？ (kěyǐ shuō màn yìdiǎn ma?).
How do you pronounce 可以说慢一点吗？?
可以说慢一点吗？ is pronounced kěyǐ shuō màn yìdiǎn ma?.
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