HSK 4 · VERSION 2.0#55
Doing Something Less with “shǎo”
少
How it works
少 (shǎo) before a verb means “do less.” It is often used in advice or suggestion.
The pattern
少 (shǎo) + Verb
Example sentences
你最近应该少熬夜。
You should stay up late less recently.
医生说我要少吃甜的。
The doctor said I should eat fewer sweet things.
以后你要少看手机。
In the future you should use your phone less.
Key point
This pattern is very common in giving practical advice.