Chinese

shāo
Meaning: slightly; a bit
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

稍

Example sentences

Please wait for a moment, the manager will be here shortly.
會議尚未結束,請大家稍等。
会议尚未结束,请大家稍等。
The meeting has not yet ended, please wait a moment.
請稍等片刻。
请稍等片刻。
Please wait a moment.
他在開車時稍有不慎,差點撞上路邊的行人。
他在开车时稍有不慎,差点撞上路边的行人。
He was slightly careless while driving and almost hit a pedestrian on the side of the road.
他在比賽中的表現稍遜於對手。
他在比赛中的表现稍逊于对手。
His performance in the competition was slightly inferior to his opponent's.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate a small degree or short duration.

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