极少

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jí shǎo
Meaning: Very few
Example
这个城市里极少数人会说这种语言。
jí shǎo

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极少 (jí shǎo) meaning in English
shǎo

极少数 means 'very few' or 'a small number,' emphasizing scarcity. It is often used to describe something that occurs infrequently or exists in minimal quantities.

The character 极 (jí) means 'extreme' or 'very,' and 少 (shǎo) means 'few' or 'not many.' Together, they form a phrase that highlights an extreme lack or rarity.

极少数 is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to describe limited availability, rare occurrences, or minimal presence. It can be used in statements about people, objects, or situations where something is not abundant.

💬 Example Sentences

这个城市里极少数人会说这种语言。
jí shǎo
Very few people in this city speak this language.
他几乎没有任何朋友,极少数人了解他的真实想法。
jí shǎo
He has almost no friends; very few people understand his true thoughts.

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