slightly; a little bit
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1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
slightly; a little bit; somewhat
formalUsed to indicate a small degree or extent. Can modify adjectives or verbs. More formal than "有一点". Often used in written language.
Qǐng请
lüè略
wēi微
děng等
yī一
xià下
，
wǒ我
mǎ马
shàng上
jiù就
huí回
lái来
。
Please wait a moment, I'll be right back.
Cài菜
lüè略
wēi微
yǒu有
diǎn点
xián咸
，
dàn但
hái还
néng能
jiē接
shòu受
。
The dish is slightly salty, but still acceptable.
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Tā他
lüè略
wēi微
tiáo调
zhěng整
le了
yī一
xià下
jì计
huà划
。
He made slight adjustments to the plan.
Wǒ我
zhǐ只
shì是
lüè略
wēi微
dǒng懂
yī一
diǎn点
fǎ法
yǔ语
。
I only know a little bit of French.
Tiān天
qì气
lüè略
wēi微
zhuǎn转
liáng凉
le了
。
The weather has turned slightly cooler.