How do you say “sorry to bother you, could you speak slower” in Chinese?

Here's the answer:

“麻烦你说慢一点儿”

(máfán nǐ shuō màn yìdiǎn'r)

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You could also say:

  • má fán nǐ shuō màn yì diǎn'r
  • máfánnǐshuōmànyìdiǎn'r

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