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稀 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • scant adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
  • scanty adj Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

Senses

稀 is used for these senses in English:

  • scant Very little, very few.
  • scanty Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.

scant — full definition

  1. adjective Barely enough; in short supply.
  2. adjective Just short of the stated amount; a little less than exact.

scanty — full definition

  1. adj Somewhat less than is needed in amplitude or extent.
  2. adj Sparing; niggardly; parsimonious; stingy.
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