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慢性 (màn xìng): slow and patient; chronic (disease); slow to take effect

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
slow and patient; chronic (disease); slow to take effect
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • slow and patient
  • chronic (disease)
  • slow to take effect

Chinese explanation

  • 形容发展缓慢、需要很长时间才能显现或治愈的
  • 也形容人做事从容不迫、不急躁的。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

slow

HSK 4

suffix meaning nature, character, quality

Example sentences

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Don't assume Old Wang is slow just because he's patient; he works meticulously and never makes mistakes from rushing.

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She is naturally patient; when others in line are stomping their feet in impatience, she can quietly flip through a magazine.

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In this fast-paced society, his slow and patient lifestyle actually allows him to live more relaxed.

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