稍微 shāowēi a little bit
a little bit; slightly
How to remember 稍微: 稍 somewhat + 微 small = a little bit.
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How it is used
- A little bit / slightly, softening a verb/adjective - 稍微等一下 (shāowēi děng yíxià) wait a moment; 稍微贵一点 slightly expensive.
- Almost always followed by 一点/一下/一些 to mark the small degree.
- Contrast 有点 (yǒudiǎn), which precedes an (often undesirable) adjective directly (有点贵); 稍微 sets up a small adjustment or comparison.
Example sentences
- 稍微随意一点。 Shāowēi suíyì yìdiǎn.Let your hair down a little.
- 稍微冷点儿不要紧。 Shāowēi lěng diǎnér búyàojǐn.I don't care if it's a bit cold.
- 稍微搁点儿盐 shāowēi gē diǎnr yánput in a little salt