How to say "drive slower please" in Chinese

请开慢一点。

qǐng kāi màn yìdiǎn

Drive slower please

Grammar and structure

The phrase is qǐng (please) + kāi (to drive) + màn yìdiǎn (a bit slower). It is a polite imperative: "please drive a bit slower."

When to use it

Use this when you want a taxi driver to slow down. It is polite and clear. If you want to be more direct, you can say kāi màn yìdiǎn without qǐng, but it may sound abrupt.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Drive slower please” in Chinese?

“Drive slower please” in Chinese is 请开慢一点。 (qǐng kāi màn yìdiǎn).

How do you pronounce 请开慢一点。?

请开慢一点。 is pronounced qǐng kāi màn yìdiǎn.

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