些许 (xiē xǔ) — a little, a few, a bit
Definition
Literary/formal 'a little, a few' — used in writing where spoken Chinese would prefer 一点儿 or 一些. Modify only abstract things (progress, comfort, doubt), not concrete quantities.
adjective
a littlea fewa bit
Examples
- 些许。Bēi zi lǐ hái yǒu xiē xǔ shuǐ.There is still a little water in the cup.
- ，些许。Jīng guò nǔ lì, tā de chéng jì yǒu le xiē xǔ jìn bù.After hard work, his grades have made a little progress.
- 些许。Tā lù chū le xiē xǔ wēi xiào.She showed a faint smile.
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