verb HSK 4
Traditional 減速
to slow down · to decelerate · to reduce speed
Meaning
减速 means to reduce speed or slow down, commonly used in contexts involving vehicles, machinery, or any process that needs to be slowed. It's formed by combining 减 (to reduce) and 速 (speed), creating a straightforward compound that describes the action of decreasing velocity.
Usage
This word is frequently used in driving contexts, traffic signs, and technical settings. It's a neutral, standard term that appears in both spoken and written Chinese. Commonly seen on road signs as 减速慢行 (slow down and drive carefully).
Examples
- 01看到学校附近请减速行驶。.Please slow down when you see the school area.
- 02前方有减速带，你要减速。, .There's a speed bump ahead, you need to slow down.
Characters
Common collocations
- 减速慢行slow down and proceed carefully
- 减速带speed bump
- 减速行驶to drive at reduced speed
- 逐渐减速to gradually slow down
Antonyms
Origin
Modern compound combining 减 (reduce) with 速 (speed/velocity), following standard Chinese word-formation patterns for technical and modern terms.