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7-9

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.