(shāo) — a little, slightly, somewhat

Définition

稍 is a slightly formal 'a little / somewhat', almost always used before an adjective or verb. It is essentially interchangeable with 稍微; 有点儿 feels more colloquial and typically pairs with negatives or complaints.

adverb
a littleslightlysomewhat

Exemples

  • Qǐng shāo děng yí xià.
    Please wait a moment.
  • Zhè jiàn yī fu shāo dà le yì xiē.
    This piece of clothing is a little too big.
  • Zhè ge cài shāo guì le yì diǎn.
    This dish is a bit expensive.

Grammaire

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