大概要多久？
dàgài yào duōjiǔ?
Approximately how long does it take to travel?
How to say "drive slower please" in Chinese
请开慢一点。
qǐng kāi màn yìdiǎn
Drive slower please
Character breakdown
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."
Variations and politeness
请慢一点开
qǐng màn yìdiǎn kāi
Please drive a little slower. — The word order is slightly changed, but the meaning is the same.
开慢点
kāi màn diǎn
Drive slower. — More colloquial and less polite.
Mini dialogue
A
请开慢一点。
qǐng kāi màn yìdiǎn
Please drive a little slower.
B
好的，我会慢一点。
hǎo de, wǒ huì màn yìdiǎn
Okay, I will drive slower.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you are in a taxi and feel the driver is going too fast.
- When you want to politely ask the driver to reduce speed.
- When you need to be cautious, such as in bad weather or heavy traffic.
Avoid when
- When you want the driver to stop completely; use '请停车' (qǐng tíngchē) instead.
- When you are not in a vehicle; this phrase is specifically for driving.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say 'drive slower please' in Chinese?
You can say '请开慢一点' (qǐng kāi màn yìdiǎn).
How do you pronounce '请开慢一点'?
It is pronounced 'qǐng kāi màn yìdiǎn'.
When do you use '请开慢一点'?
Use it when you are in a vehicle and want the driver to slow down, especially in a taxi.
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