Definition
缓一缓 is a verb formed by the V一V reduplication pattern, where a verb is repeated with 一 between to indicate doing the action briefly, tentatively, or to a lesser degree. It commonly means 'to take a break', 'to slow down', or 'to postpone slightly'. The pattern is colloquial and often used as a suggestion or self-talk.
v
to take a short breakto rest a bitto slow downto put off slightly
Examples
- ，缓一缓。Nǐ tài lèi le, yīnggāi huǎn yī huǎn.You're too tired; you should take a break.
- ，缓一缓。Shìqing bù jí, kěyǐ huǎn yī huǎn zài zuò.The matter isn't urgent; we can put it off and do it later.
- 缓一缓，。Tā shēngqì de shíhou huì xiān huǎn yī huǎn, zài shuōhuà.When he's angry, he first calms down a bit before speaking.
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