稀
rare; sparse; thin; loose
Meanings
5 senses · 24 examplesadjective
rare; scarce; few and far between
Describes the frequency or quantity of something being uncommon.
This rare bird species is already very scarce in the wild.
This old-fashioned camera is quite rare nowadays.
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There are very few pedestrians on the road after snowfall.
This rare wild flower only grows in high-altitude areas.
It's late at night, all the shops on the street are closed, and pedestrians have become scarce.
adjective
sparse; thinly distributed
Used to describe spatial distribution, such as population, stars, or vegetation.
This region has a vast land and sparse population, suitable for developing animal husbandry.
On a clear night, the moon is bright and stars are sparse, and the scenery is exceptionally charming.
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The trees on the hillside grow very sparsely.
The crops in this field are planted relatively sparsely to facilitate ventilation and light penetration.
The high-rise buildings in the city center are dense, while buildings in the suburbs are relatively sparse.
adjective
thin; dilute; watery
Describes the consistency of liquids or semi-liquids, such as mud, porridge, or sauce.
The mud in this field is very thin, easy to get stuck in.
This bowl of porridge is too watery, not filling enough.
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Mom mixed the flour too thinly, unable to make a dough.
This kind of yogurt is relatively thin, suitable for eating with fruit.
The road surface becomes muddy and watery after rain, making it hard to walk on.
adverb
very; extremely; deeply
informalUsed as an intensifier before certain adjectives to emphasize the degree of the state.
This piece of meat was stewed until extremely soft, suitable for elderly people and children to eat.
Grandpa is getting old, his teeth are very loose, and he can't eat hard food.
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I did extremely poorly on this exam, I need to study hard.
This piece of clothing was washed very loosely and has already deformed.
The picture quality of this old TV is extremely poor, impossible to watch at all.
noun
thin/liquid food; dilute mixture
informalRefers to thin, watery food or mixtures, most commonly sugar-based syrups or sauces.
Mom added some sugar syrup to the sugar water to make it sweeter.
When I was little, we often drank thin corn porridge for breakfast in winter.
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This shop's malt syrup is very popular.
Grandma's thin rice porridge warms the stomach and tastes good.