How to Say "Take Your Time" in Chinese

慢慢来

The English phrase "take your time" is translated into Chinese as 慢慢来.

慢慢来 is an informal expression used among friends and peers to encourage someone to take their time.

What does it mean word for word?

The phrase is composed of 慢慢 (slowly) and 来 (to come).

While 慢慢来 encourages slowness, the phrase 慢慢走 is used when saying goodbye, but it does not mean 'walk slowly'. It is a polite way of wishing someone a safe journey home.
If you use this phrase with a superior in a business setting, it might unintentionally sound like you are patronizing them or telling them they are being inefficient.
If a person is frustrated with a slow process, saying 慢慢来 can actually act as a sarcastic way to mock how long something is taking.

慢慢来，不要着急。
Take your time, no rush.
Tatoeba #9987104 by GlossaMatik, translation #11272737 by Aphima
你可以慢慢来。
You can take your time.
Tatoeba #334393 by fucongcong, translation #19693 by CK
慢慢来，没那么急。
Take your time. There's no hurry.
Tatoeba #334399 by fucongcong, translation #56369 by CK
请慢慢来，我们不着急。
Please take your time. We are not in a hurry.
请慢慢做，不要着急。
Please take your time doing it. Do not rush.
慢慢来，没关系。
Take your time. It's okay.
慢点儿，别着急。
Take it easy. Don't rush.
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Wei is trying to finish a difficult task while Jia Yi watches.

佳怡 Jiayi

你要是觉得累了就休息，慢慢来。
Nǐ yàoshi juéde lèi le jiù xiūxi, mànmàn lái.
If you feel tired, take a rest and take your time.
伟 Wei

谢谢，我很快就能做完。
Xièxie, wǒ hěn kuài jiù néng zuò wán.
Thanks, I'll be able to finish it very soon.
佳怡 Jiayi

没关系，慢慢来，别把自己累坏了。
Méiguānxi, mànmàn lái, bié bǎ zìjǐ lèi huài le.
It's okay, take your time, don't wear yourself out.
伟 Wei

我知道了，我会注意的。
Wǒ zhīdào le, wǒ huì zhùyì de.
I know, I'll be careful.

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