rare; scarce; uncommon
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rare; scarce; uncommon
Describes things that are not commonly found or occurring. Often used for natural resources, species, collectibles, or blood types.
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
xī稀
yǒu有
jīn金
shǔ属
。
This is a rare metal.
Dà大
xióng熊
māo猫
shì是
xī稀
yǒu有
dòng动
wù物
。
Giant pandas are rare animals.
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Tā他
zài在
shōu收
cáng藏
xī稀
yǒu有
de的
yóu邮
piào票
。
He collects rare stamps.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
xuè血
xíng型
fēi非
cháng常
xī稀
yǒu有
。
This blood type is very rare.