少许 (shǎo) — (formal, written) a little, a few; a small amount
Definition
少许 is a formal, written noun meaning 'a little / a few' — common in recipes, instructions, and literary prose. Reads as more literary than the everyday 一些.
noun
(formal, written) a littlea fewa small amount
Examples
- ，少许。Zuò wán fàn zhī hòu, jiā shǎo yán.After finishing cooking, add a little salt.
- 少许。Zhī shèng xià shǎo shuǐ le.Only a little water is left.
- 少许。Tā zhǐ yǒu shǎo péng you.He only has a few friends.
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