Usages of jiǎnsù
到 路口 要 减速。dào lùkǒu yào jiǎnsù.
Slow down when you reach the intersection.
转弯 以前 要 减速 刹车。zhuǎnwān yǐqián yào jiǎnsù shāchē.
Slow down and brake before turning.
她 宁可 减速， 也 不 并排 骑行。tā nìngkě jiǎnsù, yě bù bìngpái qíxíng.
She would rather slow down than cycle side by side.
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