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Uncommon

Definition

Slightly; a little bit, or in passing.

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How it's used

Focuses on the superficial or brief nature of an action rather than just a small quantity. It is frequently used when describing activities like reading, glancing, or mentioning something in passing. The repetition of the character adds a sense of casualness and lightness to the action.

Examples

ngo5我loek6略loek2略tai2睇gwo3過fan2份man4文gin2件。

I have taken a quick look at the document.

Common phrases

loek6略loek2略jat1一tai4提

mention in passing

loek6略loek2略tai2睇gwo3過

skim through

Common mistake

Avoid using it to describe physical weight or precise measurements, as it is strictly for actions or degrees of intensity. Use 少少 instead if you want to express a small amount of an object or a concrete quantity.