Definition
少许 is a formal, literary equivalent of 一点儿, meaning 'a little' or 'a few'. It is rarely used in everyday conversation and appears mostly in written Chinese, recipes, or formal instructions.
n.
(formal, written) a littlea fewa small amount
Examples
- ，少许。Zuò wán fàn zhīhòu, jiā shǎo yán.After finishing cooking, add a little salt.
- 少许。Zhǐ shèngxià shǎo shuǐ le.Only a little water is left.
- 少许。Tā zhǐ yǒu shǎo péngyou.He only has a few friends.
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