a little; a small amount; slight
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1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
a little; a small amount; slight
Used to describe a small quantity or degree, often in written or formal contexts. Commonly modifies abstract nouns like hope, comfort, or difference.
xiē些
xǔ许
xiǎo小
lì利
a small profit
Tā他
de的
tài态
du度
yǒu有
le了
xiē些
xǔ许
gǎi改
biàn变
。
His attitude has changed slightly.
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Zhè这
jù句
huà话
dài带
gěi给
tā他
xiē些
xǔ许
ān安
wèi慰
。
These words brought him a little comfort.
Suī虽
rán然
zhǐ只
qǔ取
dé得
xiē些
xǔ许
jìn进
bù步
，
dàn但
tā他
yǐ已
jīng经
hěn很
mǎn满
zú足
le了
。
Although he only made slight progress, he is already very satisfied.