略微

lvè wēi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

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略微

lvè wēi Adverb a little bit; slightly

略微

llüè wēi a little bit; slightly

略微

lüe4 wēi a little bit; slightly

Definitions

1. a little bit
2. slightly

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 很 hěn 很 hěn (adverb of degree) 略微 means slightly; 很 means very.: (adverb of degree)

Related words

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• 有一点 yǒu yī diǎn 有一点 yǒu yī diǎn a little; somewhat Both indicate a small degree, but 有一点 can be more colloquial.: a little; somewhat

Synonyms

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• 稍微 shāo wēi 稍微 shāo wēi a little bit Both mean 'slightly' and modify adjectives or verbs.: a little bit
• 轻微 qīng wēi 轻微 qīng wēi slight Used for slight degree, but 轻微 is more often an adjective.: slight

Usage notes

Collocations

略微 is typically used in written or formal contexts, while 稍微 is more common in speech.

Common mistakes

Avoid using 略微 with single-syllable adjectives alone; it often pairs with 有一点 or 一些, e.g., 略微有一点冷.

Example Sentences

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今天 略微 有一点冷。

It's slightly cold today.

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Child Words of 略微

• 略 略 llüè: brief; sketchy
• 微 微 wēi: tiny
• 略 略 lüe4: brief; sketchy