略
lüè
Brief; outline; to omit
略 (lüè) — slightly, a bit
略 (lüè) / 略微 (lüèwēi) / 稍稍 (shāoshāo) / 微 (wēi) + Adj. / Verb
HSK 7–93.0
Pattern diagram
略略微稍稍微Adjective
Rule structure
略 (lüè) and 略微 (lüèwēi) mean "slightly, a little", 稍稍 (shāoshāo) means "a tiny bit", and 微 (wēi) means "faintly, slightly" in written combinations. They express a small degree, not intensification.
Rule structure
略 (lüè) and 略微 (lüèwēi) mean "slightly, a little", 稍稍 (shāoshāo) means "a tiny bit", and 微 (wēi) means "faintly, slightly" in written combinations. They express a small degree, not intensification.
Examples
这件衣服略微大了一点儿。
Zhè jiàn yīfu lüèwēi dà le yìdiǎnr.
This piece of clothing is slightly too big.
Examples
这件衣服略微大了一点儿。
Zhè jiàn yīfu lüèwēi dà le yìdiǎnr.
This piece of clothing is slightly too big.
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How do you say “slightly, a bit” in Chinese with 略?
Use the structure: 略 (lüè) / 略微 (lüèwēi) / 稍稍 (shāoshāo) / 微 (wēi) + Adj. / Verb. For example: 这件衣服略微大了一点儿。 — “This piece of clothing is slightly too big”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
这件衣服略微大了一点儿。 — “This piece of clothing is slightly too big”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Levels 7–9.
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