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少见
shǎojiàn
Description
"少见"的意思是很不常见、不容易看到的东西或情况。
"少见" means something or a situation that is very uncommon and not easy to see.
当我们遇到一些奇怪或者特别的事,就可以说它很少见。
When we encounter something strange or special, we can say it is "少见".
Meanings
少见shǎojiàn
rare; seldom seen; uncommon
这种鸟在城市里很少见。
This kind of bird is rarely seen in the city.
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Notes
- Etymology
少 (few) + 见 (see), literally "seldom seen."
- Nuance
少见 is everyday and spoken; 罕见 sounds more formal and stronger.
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