少许

少許

shǎoxǔ

adverb #16,718

Meanings

1 a little; a few; a small amount

Characters

somewhat; a bit

Examples

加少许盐调味。

Jiā shǎoxǔ yán tiáowèi.

Add a little salt for seasoning.

锅里倒少许油。

Guō lǐ dào shǎoxǔ yóu.

Pour a small amount of oil into the pan.

Tips

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少许 is slightly more formal/written than 一点儿. Very common in recipes and cooking instructions.

Stroke Order

少 shǎo

许 xǔ