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稍 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
somewhat; a little
used in 稍息[shao4 xi1]
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a little bit
in a little while
somewhat
to wait a moment
a little early
a little
more than one would wish
to wait a moment
differing slightly
a little earlier
Notice where 稍 sits in each complete thought.
Do you have one a little bigger than these?
Source: Tatoeba #1960847 · CC BY 2.0 FRWait just a little bit. It'll be done immediately.
Source: Tatoeba #420318 · CC BY 2.0 FRYou may be right, but we have a slightly different opinion.
Source: Tatoeba #2475448 · CC BY 2.0 FRLet's rest here.
Source: Tatoeba #8749668 · CC BY 2.0 FRThis color is a bit darker than that one.
Source: Tatoeba #420172 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.