How to say "please speak more slowly" in Chinese

This is a polite request: 请 (qǐng) means 'please', 说 (shuō) means 'speak', 慢 (màn) means 'slow', and 一点 (yìdiǎn) means 'a little'. Together it literally means 'please speak a little slow'.

Use this when you're talking to someone and need them to slow down, especially if you're still learning Chinese. It's polite and appropriate in most situations, from casual chats to formal meetings. A common mistake is forgetting the 一点, which makes it sound more like a command.