稍微

• 拼音: shāo wēi
• 汉字拆解: 稍 = 禾 (grain) + 肖 (phonetic); 微 = 彳+ 山 + 几 (tiny)

含义

Slightly; a little bit; somewhat.

A common adverb meaning 'slightly' or 'a bit,' more conversational than bare 稍. Used to soften requests or describe small differences. Can modify adjectives, verbs, or quantities. Very useful for polite suggestions.

例句

1. 你能不能稍微说慢一点？我听不太清楚。
2. 这双鞋稍微有点大，有没有小一号的？
3. 稍微休息一下再继续工作吧。

用法指南

语境: everyday, polite requests

语气: moderate

正确说法

• 稍微等我一下。(Wait for me just a moment.)
• 能不能稍微便宜一点？(Could you make it a little cheaper?)

错误说法

• 我稍微非常喜欢 — contradictory; 稍微 means 'slightly,' which conflicts with 非常 (very)

起源与历史

Compound of 稍 (slightly) + 微 (tiny/slight), both characters reinforcing the meaning of a small degree.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal