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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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