No. 4,297 in Chinese
少量
A small amount.
In a sentence
他在茶里加了少量的糖。
He added a small amount of sugar to the tea.
In this sentence, '少量' (small amount) describes the quantity of sugar added to the tea, suggesting it is not much, thereby indicating moderation in usage.
请给我少量的水，我不太渴。
Please give me a small amount of water; I'm not very thirsty.
Here, '少量' (small amount) specifies the desired quantity of water, implying a lesser or inadequate amount compared to usual.
这种药只需要少量即可发挥作用。
This medicine requires only a small amount to take effect.
In this context, '少量' (small amount) highlights the efficiency or potency of the medicine, where a minimal quantity suffices for its effect.
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