稀

MEANING

1. 壹形adjective

   sparse; scattered

   • zhèlǐrénhěnxī.

     这里人很稀。🔊

     There are very few people here.

2. 貳形adjective

   rare; uncommon

   • zhèzhǒnghuāhěnxīyǒu.

     这种花很稀有。🔊

     This kind of flower is very rare.

3. 參形adjective

   diluted; thin; watery

   • zhètāngtàixīle.

     这汤太稀了。🔊

     This soup is too thin.

4. 肆形adjective

   (bound form) sth liquid or of thin consistency (as in 綠豆稀|绿豆稀[lu : 4 dou4 xi1] "sweet mung bean soup")

5. 伍副adverb

   (bound form) totally; extremely (used with negative attributes, as in 稀糟[xi1 zao1] "utterly ruined")

   • zhèshìxīzāole.

     这事稀糟了。🔊

     This matter has become a complete mess.