稀少 (xī shǎo) — sparse (scattered distribution); rare (infrequent)
Definición
Emphasizes low frequency or thin distribution — used for populations, resources, opportunities. Compared to 珍稀 it lacks the 'precious and worth protecting' nuance; 紧缺 focuses on active short supply.
adjective
sparse (scattered distribution)rare (infrequent)
Ejemplos
- 稀少，。Zhè ge dì qū rén kǒu xī shǎo, suǒ yǐ hěn ān jìng.This area has a sparse population, so it's very quiet.
- 稀少，。Zhè zhǒng zhēn xī dòng wù fēi cháng xī shǎo, xū yào bǎo hù.This rare animal is very uncommon and needs protection.
- 稀少，。Yīn wèi gōng zuò jī huì xī shǎo, hěn duō rén dōu bān zǒu le.Because job opportunities are scarce, many people have moved away.
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