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稍 (shāo): a little, slightly

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 4adverb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
a little, slightly
Characters
1
Part of speech
adverb
HSK level
HSK 4
Strokes
12
Radical
禾
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • somewhat
  • a little
  • a little
  • somewhat
  • slightly

Chinese explanation

  • 表示程度不深或数量不多,相当于“略微”“稍微”。常放在动词或形容词前,说明动作或状态的程度很轻,例如“稍等”“稍好一点”。在比较或请求中,也用来使语气更委婉、客气。

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Example sentences

,。

Please wait a moment, I'll be right back.

,。

This question is a bit difficult, but I can do it.

。

He rested a little and then continued working.

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