稍微 (shāowēi) — how to say "slightly" in Chinese

稍微

Slightly, a little

Radicals / Keys

Step

#60 · chì · 3 strokes

Grain

#115 · · 5 strokes

Synonyms

Examples

这个汤的味道稍微有点儿淡,你可以再加一点点盐,这样可能会更好喝一些。

The taste of this soup is slightly bland, you can add a little more salt, it might taste better that way.

稍微等一下。

Please wait a little.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "slightly" in Chinese?

"slightly" in Chinese is 稍微 (shāowēi).

What does 稍微 mean in English?

稍微 (shāowēi) means "Slightly, a little".

How is 稍微 pronounced?

It is pronounced shāowēi (written as shaowei). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "slightly" in Chinese characters?

It is written 稍微.

What HSK level is 稍微?

稍微 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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