略
lüè
Meaning
- (bound form before a single-character verb) a bit; somewhat; slightly
- to omit
- outline; summary
Definition
副词，表示稍微、一点儿；动词，表示省略、简化；名词，指计谋、策略。
Adverb meaning slightly, a little; verb meaning to omit, to simplify; noun meaning strategy, plan.
Usage
常作为副词修饰形容词或动词，表示程度不高；作为动词表示不提及或跳过；作为名词常用于“策略”等复合词。
Often used as an adverb to modify adjectives or verbs, indicating a low degree; as a verb to indicate leaving out or skipping; as a noun commonly in compounds like 'strategy'.
Examples
- 1 这道菜略有点咸。(This dish is slightly salty.)
- 2 他略过了一个细节。(He omitted a detail.)
- 3 我略懂一些画画。(I know a little about painting.)
- 4 这是文章的略图。(This is a rough sketch of the article.)
- 5 老板略施小计就解决了问题。(The boss used a simple trick to solve the problem.)
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