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稀疏
xīshū
Description
“稀疏”是说东西不多，中间有很大的空隙，不密。
"稀疏" means that there are not many things, with large gaps in between, not dense.
我们常用它来说头发、树木或者人很少的样子。
We often use it to describe hair, trees, or people being sparse.
Meanings
稀疏xīshū
sparse; thinly scattered; few and far apart
他的头发有点稀疏。
His hair is a bit thin.
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Notes
- Etymology
稀 means thin/rare and 疏 means spaced-out; together they stress low density.
- Nuance
often describes hair, trees, stars, or a small scattered crowd.
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