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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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