略

• Pinyin: lüè
• Hanzi breakdown: 略 = 田 (field) + 各 (each, strategic planning)

Meaning

To omit; to略略; brief. As an adverb, slightly or somewhat.

Describes brief summary, slight degree, or intentional omission. Used for condensing information, indicating small amounts, or strategic planning. Common in formal writing and descriptions.

Examples

1. 限于篇幅，此处略去部分内容。 Due to space limits, some content is omitted here.
2. 他略加思索便做出了决定。 He gave it a bit of thought and made a decision.
3. 这道菜略带一点辣味。 This dish has a slight spicy kick.

Usage Guide

Context: writing, descriptions, planning

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 详情请参阅附录，此处从略。(For details please refer to the appendix; they are omitted here.)
• 她略显疲惫但精神饱满。(She looked slightly tired but was in high spirits.)

Don't Say

• 我很略 — 略 is not used alone as an adjective; use 简略 for brief

Origin & History

略 = 田 (field) + 各 (each) — surveying land

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal