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to slow down

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jian3su4 • jiǎnsù

Meaning


Primary

to slow down

Alternatives

slow down, slows down, slown down, slowed down, slowing down, to reduce speed, reduce speed

Mnemonic


减速 To slow down, simply 减 reduce your speed so you move less 速 quick.

Usage


车辆 在 弯 道 时 应该 减速。

Vehicles should slow down on curves.

你 开 得 太 快 了, 减速!

You are driving too fast, slow down!

车子 减速 了。

The car is slowing down.