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少数 (shǎo shù): minority, small number

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
minority, small number
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • small number
  • few
  • minority
  • small number
  • few

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

few

HSK 5

to count

Example sentences

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A small number of students did not finish their homework.

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Only a few people know this secret.

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A small number of students in this class like to draw.

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A small number of animals hibernate in winter.

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Only a few people agree with this plan.

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The minority is subordinate to the majority.

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This view only represents the opinion of a minority.

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In a few cases, the problem becomes more complicated.

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