Definition
稍 (shāo) is a somewhat formal adverb meaning 'a little, slightly' — it's common in writing and polite speech. Its two-syllable counterpart 稍微 (shāo wēi) is used more in everyday conversation; 有点儿 (yǒu diǎnr) is also more colloquial and often suggests a slight dissatisfaction.
adverb
a littleslightlysomewhat
Easily confused
- 捎shāolook-aliketo bring something to someone; to deliver
- 少shǎosound-alikefew, little (in number or quantity)
- 哨shàolook-alikewhistle
- 烧shāosound-aliketo burn
- 销xiāolook-aliketo sell
Examples
- 稍。Qǐng shāo děng yí xià.Please wait a moment.
- 稍。Zhè jiàn yīfu shāo dà le yì xiē.This piece of clothing is a little too big.
- 稍。Zhège cài shāo guì le yì diǎn.This dish is a bit expensive.
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