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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'slightly' with 略 (lüè)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    略 + Adjective / 略 + 高于/低于

    Explanation

    The adverb 略 (lüè) means 'slightly' or 'a little.' It is placed before an adjective or verb to indicate a small degree of something. It is more formal and literary than 稍微 and is commonly seen in written Chinese, especially in news and formal reports.

    Examples

    • 今天气温略有下降，出门记得加件外套。

      jīntiān qìwēn lüè yǒu xiàjiàng, chūmén jìde jiā jiàn wàitào.

      The temperature has dropped slightly today; remember to bring a jacket when you go out.

    • 这两款手机在性能上略有不同。

      zhè liǎng kuǎn shǒujī zài xìngnéng shàng lüè yǒu bùtóng.

      These two phones differ slightly in performance.

    • 他略感疲惫，但还是坚持把工作做完了。

      tā lüè gǎn píbèi, dàn háishi jiānchí bǎ gōngzuò zuò wán le.

      He felt slightly tired but still persevered and finished the work.

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