稍稍 (shāo shāo) — a little; slightly; somewhat

Definition

稍稍 is a formal/written adverb for 'slightly', less colloquial than 有点儿 and more literary than 稍微. Often reduplicated (稍稍) for a softer, gentler tone.

adverb

a littleslightlysomewhat

稍稍，。
Qǐng shāo shāo děng yí xià, wǒ mǎ shàng jiù lái.
Please wait a moment; I'll be right there.
稍稍，。
Jīn tiān shāo shāo yǒu diǎn lěng, duō chuān diǎn yī fu.
It's a little cold today; put on more clothes.
稍稍，。
Tā shāo shāo gǎi biàn le zhǔ yì, jué dìng bú qù lǚ xíng le.
He slightly changed his mind and decided not to go on the trip.

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