rare, unusual

HSK 7 12
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Meaning and Usage

The character (xī) primarily means 'rare' or 'sparse.' It is used to describe things that occur infrequently or are present in small amounts. It can describe rarity in objects, frequency, or density.

Common Contexts

  • Describing rarity of animals, events, or objects (e.g., 稀有 rare).
  • Describing something that is thin or diluted, such as a liquid or seasoning (e.g., the soup is thin).
  • Describing sparse or infrequent speech or actions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 稀有 (xīyǒu): rare, uncommon.
  • 稀少 (xīshǎo): few, scarce.
  • (xībó): thin, diluted.

Usage Notes

is often used in formal or literary contexts to emphasize rarity or thinness. It contrasts with words like (dense) or (common). When describing liquids or substances, implies a watery or diluted state. Avoid confusing with 稀奇 (xīqí), which means 'strange' or 'curious.'

例文

这种鸟在这里非常稀有。

Zhè zhǒng niǎo zài zhèlǐ fēicháng xīyǒu.

This kind of bird is very rare here.

他的话很稀少,大家都听得很认真。

Tā de huà hěn xīshǎo, dàjiā dōu tīng de hěn rènzhēn.

His words are few and rare, everyone listens very carefully.

这道菜的调料放得很稀,不够浓郁。

Zhè dào cài de tiáoliào fàng de hěn xī, bù gòu nóngyù.

The seasoning in this dish is very thin, not rich enough.