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    Using 少量 (shǎoliàng) to express a small amount

    Degree & Intensity
    Numbers & Quantity

    Structure

    少量 + Noun

    Explanation

    少量 (shǎoliàng) means "a small amount" or "a little." It is used as a noun or modifier to indicate a limited quantity of something, often seen in recipes and instructions.

    Examples

    • 炒菜的时候加少量的醋，味道会更好。

      chǎocài de shíhou jiā shǎoliàng de cù, wèidào huì gèng hǎo.

      Adding a small amount of vinegar when stir-frying makes the flavor even better.

    • 这个药每次只需要吃少量就可以了。

      zhège yào měi cì zhǐ xūyào chī shǎoliàng jiù kěyǐ le.

      You only need to take a small amount of this medicine each time.

    • 杯子里还剩少量的咖啡，你要喝吗？

      bēizi lǐ hái shèng shǎoliàng de kāfēi, nǐ yào hē ma?

      There's a small amount of coffee left in the cup—do you want it?

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