微微的 (wēi wēi de) — slightly, faintly, a little

Definition

Adjective phrase meaning 'slight, faint' — used as a vivid, often literary modifier (a faint smile, a gentle breeze), where 一点 or 一些 would be plainer 'a little'.

adjective
slightlyfaintlya little

Examples

  • 微微的
    Fēng wēi wēi de chuī zhe, hěn shū fu.
    The wind is blowing gently, very comfortable.
  • 微微的
    Tā wēi wēi de xiào le yí xià.
    She smiled faintly.
  • 微微的
    Tiān wēi wēi de liàng de shí hou, wǒ men jiù chū fā le.
    We set off when the sky was just barely getting light.

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