稀有

xī yǒu

HSK 7–9

Meaning

uncommon

Definition

很少见，很少有的。

Rare, uncommon.

Usage

用于形容事物稀少、罕见，强调数量少或难得。

Used to describe something scarce or unusual, emphasizing rarity or difficulty to find.

Examples

1 这种动物非常稀有，需要保护。 (This animal is very rare and needs protection.)
2 稀有金属的价格通常很高。 (Rare metals are usually very expensive.)
3 这是一次稀有的机会，千万别错过。 (This is a rare opportunity; don't miss it.)
4 医生正在研究一种稀有疾病。 (The doctor is studying a rare disease.)
5 那片森林里生长着许多稀有植物。 (Many rare plants grow in that forest.)

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