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HSK 7

稍稍

稍稍 (shāoshāo) - Slightly, a little

Explanation

'稍稍' is an adverb of slight degree, meaning 'slightly' or 'a little', placed before a verb or adjective to express a small degree. For example '稍稍松了一口气' (breathed a slight sigh of relief) or '稍稍一动就会出汗' (even a slight movement makes one sweat). It emphasizes a small change or motion.

Examples

听了他的话，我稍稍松了一口气。
tīngletādehuà，wǒshāoshāosōngleyìkǒuqì。
上海的夏天又闷又热，稍稍一动就会出汗。
shànghǎidexiàtiānyòumēnyòurè，shāoshāoyídòngjiùhuìchūhàn。

Learn “稍稍” effectively

The grammar point “稍稍” (稍稍 (shāoshāo) - Slightly, a little) is one of the key structures at HSK 7. To use it fluently, you need to understand the contexts where it's used and practice regularly.

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