sparse; scattered; few and far between
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesstate word
sparse; scattered; few and far between; thinly distributed
Describes the state of being thinly distributed with noticeable gaps in between, such as hair, vegetation, buildings, or applause. In spoken language, it is often interchangeable with 稀稀拉拉.
Yuǎn远
chù处
de的
cūn村
zhuāng庄
xī稀
xi稀
luò落
luò落
，
xiǎn显
de得
tè特
bié别
ān安
jìng静
。
The villages in the distance were scattered sparsely, appearing especially quiet.
Guān观
zhòng众
xí席
shàng上
zhǐ只
xī稀
xi稀
luò落
luò落
zuò坐
zhe着
jǐ几
gè个
rén人
。
Only a few people were seated sparsely in the audience.
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Tā他
nián年
jì纪
dà大
le了
，
tóu头
fa发
biàn变
de得
xī稀
xi稀
luò落
luò落
de的
。
As he got older, his hair became sparse and thinning.
Zhǎng掌
shēng声
xī稀
xi稀
luò落
luò落
，
xiǎn显
rán然
dà大
jiā家
duì对
yǎn演
chū出
bù不
tài太
mǎn满
yì意
。
The applause was scattered and sparse, clearly indicating that everyone was not very satisfied with the performance.