adjective HSK 4
Traditional 少見
rare · seldom seen · uncommon
Meaning
少见 literally means 'little seen' and describes things that are rarely encountered or observed. It can refer to rare phenomena, uncommon situations, or things that don't happen often. The word emphasizes the infrequency of occurrence or observation.
Usage
Commonly used to describe rare events, unusual occurrences, or things that are not typically seen in everyday life. Often appears in phrases like '很少见' (very rare) or '不多见' (not often seen). Can describe both positive surprises and unusual negative situations.
Examples
- 01这种鸟在这个地区很少见。.This kind of bird is very rare in this area.
- 02他今天居然准时到了，真是少见。, .He actually arrived on time today, that's really rare.
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Common collocations
- 很少见very rare
- 少见多怪to make a fuss about something rare (idiom)
- 少见的现象a rare phenomenon
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 少 (few/little) with 见 (to see), creating a transparent compound meaning 'seldom seen' or 'rarely encountered.'