slightly; a little; used to indicate a small amount, a minor degree, or a brief period of time; often used in the word 稍微 shāo​wēi

(bound form) used only in the military command 稍息 shào​xī meaning "at ease"

(bound form) (historical) a small grain ration or stipend for minor officials

(proper noun) a Chinese surname

(literary) already

(literary) just; only then

(literary) quite; very