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略
lüè
Description
「略」这个字有很多意思，最常见的是「简单、简短」或者「省去一部分」。
The character "略" has many meanings, the most common being "simple, brief" or "to omit a part."
比如「略读」就是快快地读一下，「省略」就是把不重要的东西去掉。
For example, "略读" means to read quickly, and "省略" means to remove unimportant parts.
Meanings
略lüè
to omit; to leave out
这一段可以略去。
This section can be omitted.
略lüè
slightly; a little; briefly
他略懂一点中文。
He knows a little Chinese.
略lüè
outline; summary; brief account
这本书有一个内容简略。
This book has a brief content.
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Notes
- Nuance
as an adverb 略 is formal/written; in speech people often say 有点 or 稍微.
- Etymology
original meaning relates to planning and boundaries, later extended to 'omit' and 'briefly'.
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