shǎo shao shào

few; less; to lack

HSK 1 #233

Character data

HSK 1
Frequency 233rd character
Radical ⼩ (42.1)
Strokes 4
Index # 110

Definitions

少 shǎo
  1. 1. few
  2. 2. less
  3. 3. to lack
  4. 4. seldom
  5. 5. to be missing
  6. 6. to stop (doing sth)
少 shào
  1. 1. young

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Words containing 少

Word Meaning
don't be impatient; keep calm, don't get excited
major general; rear admiral; air vice marshal
children's club; children's center
Young Pioneers of China, school kids group
Young Pioneers of China, youth group
husband and wife in youth, companions in old age
husband and wife in youth, companions in old age
children's center for after-school activities
Minor Treasurer; ancient high court official
small amounts add up to a lot
to add less (of a spice etc)
small number; few; minority
national minority; ethnic group
ethnic minority township in China
ethnic minority township in China
boss's son; young master
boss's son; young master
(coll.) dim-witted; foolish; absent-minded
young master of the house; son of the boss
oligodendroglia; oligodendrocyte cells in CNS
oligodendroglia; brain nerve support cells
Mind your own business!; Don't interfere!
Mind your own business!; Don't interfere!