稍微 (shāo wēi) — slightly; a little bit; a bit
Definition
稍微 means 'slightly, a little' and modifies adjectives or verbs (slightly salty, wait a moment). It is more formal and written than the spoken 一点儿 or 有点儿.
adverb
slightlya little bita bit
Examples
- 稍微。Qǐng shāo wēi děng yí xià.Please wait a moment (just a little).
- 稍微。Zhè dào cài shāo wēi xián le yì diǎn r.This dish is a little bit salty.
- 稍微？Nǐ néng shāo wēi xiǎo diǎn shēng shuō huà ma?Can you speak a little bit more quietly?
Grammar
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