逶
tiny; subtle; decline
Meanings
5 senses · 12 examplesadjective
tiny; slight; small
Describes physical size, amount, or degree. Often used in compounds describing gentle natural phenomena.
In the early morning, a gentle breeze brushed across my face.
He has only a meager income, yet he has to support a whole family.
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Under a microscope, we can see tiny cells.
adjective
profound; subtle; mysterious
literaryUsed to describe abstract concepts, theories, or artistic expressions that are intricate and deep.
The artistic conception of this painting is subtle, leaving a lasting aftertaste.
Laozi's philosophy is profound and subtle, influencing later generations for thousands of years.
verb
to decline; to wane; to weaken
literaryPrimarily used in literary or formal contexts, often in set phrases like 式微.
The Zhou house declined, and the feudal lords vied for supremacy.
This traditional craft is gradually declining, and young people are unwilling to learn it.
prefix
micro- (one millionth, 10^-6)
technicalUsed in scientific and technical terminology to form measurement units.
The resolution of this microscope has reached the micrometer level.
Microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and so on.
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This chip utilizes microprocessor technology.
adverb
slightly; a little
Used before adjectives or verbs to indicate a small degree. Common in compounds like 稍微, 略微.
Please wait just a moment.
This piece of clothing is slightly too big.