Decoded Slug: 稍微 (shāowēi) - A bit, slightly

Mandarin Grammar Point
稍微 (shāowēi) - A bit, slightly

稍微 (shāowēi) - A bit, slightly

Short explanation:

Used to express a small or slight degree or extent of something.

Formation:

Subject + Verb + 稍微 + Adjective/Verb

Examples:

你可以稍微等一下我吗?我需要准备一下。
Nǐ kěyǐ shāowēi děng yīxià wǒ ma? Wǒ xūyào zhǔnbèi yīxià.
Can you wait for me a bit? I need to prepare.
她只是稍微晚了一点,不用那么生气。
Tā zhǐshì shāowēi wǎnle yīdiǎn, bùyòng nàme shēngqì.
She's just a bit late, no need to be so angry.
他稍微改变了一下他的计划。
Tā shāowēi gǎibiànle yīxià tā de jìhuà.
He slightly altered his plan.
我稍微有点不舒服,但是我觉得不需要去看医生。
Wǒ shāowēi yǒudiǎn bù shūfú, dànshì wǒ juédé bù xūyào qù kàn yīshēng.
I feel a bit uncomfortable, but I don't think I need to see a doctor.

Long explanation:

The Mandarin Chinese word '稍微 (shāowēi)' is used to indicate a small or slight degree or extent of something. It is often used to describe some slight actions, degree or minor changes in state, similar to 'a bit' or 'slightly' in English. You can use it to describe situations where things are not too much or not too little, just a slight or minor amount or degree.
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