稍微 shāowēi

稍微（shāowēi）means “slightly; a little”. "稍微" is an adverb meaning "slightly / a little", used before an adjective or verb to indicate a small degree or amount. Formation: 稍微 + Adj/V + 一点儿/一下

slightly; a little

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Formation

稍微 + Adj/V + 一点儿/一下

Explanation

"稍微" is an adverb meaning "slightly / a little", used before an adjective or verb to indicate a small degree or amount. It is usually paired with a quantity word after the verb/adjective, such as "一点儿", "一些", or "一下", to complete the meaning.

Examples

这个菜有点儿咸，请稍微少放一点儿盐。
zhège cài yǒudiǎnr xián, qǐng shāowēi shǎo fàng yìdiǎnr yán.
This dish is a bit salty; please put in slightly less salt.
你稍微等一下，我马上就好。
nǐ shāowēi děng yíxià, wǒ mǎshàng jiù hǎo.
Wait just a moment, I'll be ready right away.

Note

"稍微" almost always needs a following quantity word like 一点儿 or 一下; it cannot be used with a very large degree.

FAQ

稍微 — what does it mean and how is it used?

slightly; a little. "稍微" is an adverb meaning "slightly / a little", used before an adjective or verb to indicate a small degree or amount. It is usually paired with a quantity word after the verb/adjective, such as "一点儿", "一些", or "一下", to complete the meaning.

稍微 — how do you form it?

稍微 + Adj/V + 一点儿/一下

稍微 — any usage notes?

"稍微" almost always needs a following quantity word like 一点儿 or 一下; it cannot be used with a very large degree.

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