稍稍

• 병음: shāo shāo
• 한자 분석: 稍 = 禾 + 肖 (slightly); reduplicated for mild emphasis

뜻

약간; 조금

Similar to 稍微 but often used in more literary or descriptive contexts. Conveys a gentle, subtle degree of modification. Frequently appears in written narrative, poetry, and formal description.

예문

1. 她稍稍调整了一下坐姿，继续听讲。
2. 经过修改，报告质量稍稍有所提升。
3. 天气稍稍变凉，需要加一件外套。

사용 가이드

맥락: descriptive writing, narrative, everyday

어조: gentle

올바른 표현

• 他稍稍放慢了脚步，欣赏沿途的风景。(He slowed his pace slightly to enjoy the scenery along the way.)
• 这道菜口味稍稍偏咸，建议少加些酱油。(This dish is slightly on the salty side; I suggest adding less soy sauce.)

피해야 할 표현

• 用稍稍形容很大的变化 — 稍稍 implies a tiny change; use 大幅 or 明显 for significant changes

기원과 역사

稍 (slightly) reduplicated — reduplification emphasises the small degree

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal