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微

wēi

1. adjective tiny; slight

   屋里透进一点微光。

   Wū lǐ tòujìn yīdiǎn wēiguāng.

   A faint light filters into the room.

2. adverb slightly; faintly

   她微微一笑。

   Tā wēiwēi yī xiào.

   She gave a faint smile.

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