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稀有

xī yǒu

English translation of 稀有

rare

The Chinese word '稀有' is used to describe something that is not found in large numbers and therefore is of interest or value. It can be used to describe objects, events, or qualities that are uncommon or infrequent. It is often used in contexts like gemstones, species, events, etc.


Example sentences using: 稀有

这是一种稀有的矿石。

zhè shì yī zhǒng xī yǒu de kuàng shí.

English translation of 这是一种稀有的矿石。

This is a rare ore.

This sentence is fairly straightforward. It describes a type of ore that is not commonly found.

他收集稀有的邮票。

tā shōují xī yǒu de yóupiào.

English translation of 他收集稀有的邮票。

He collects rare stamps.

The sentence talks about a person who has a hobby of collecting stamps that are hard to find.

这种鸟类非常稀有。

zhè zhǒng niǎolèi fēicháng xī yǒu.

English translation of 这种鸟类非常稀有。

This species of bird is very rare.

The sentence refers to a bird species that is not seen frequently or is near extinction.

这本书是稀有的第一版。

zhè běn shū shì xī yǒu de dì yī bǎn.

English translation of 这本书是稀有的第一版。

This book is a rare first edition.

The sentence is about a book that is a rare first edition, making it more valuable for collectors.

她有一个稀有的血型。

tā yǒu yīgè xī yǒu de xuèxíng.

English translation of 她有一个稀有的血型。

She has a rare blood type.

This sentence describes a person who has a less common type of blood, which could have implications for medical treatment.

这是一种稀有的植物。

zhè shì yī zhǒng xī yǒu de zhíwù.

English translation of 这是一种稀有的植物。

This is a rare plant.

This sentence describes a plant that is not commonly seen or could be near extinction.

这是一件稀有的艺术品。

zhè shì yī jiàn xī yǒu de yìshùpǐn.

English translation of 这是一件稀有的艺术品。

This is a rare work of art.

The sentence is talking about a piece of art that is not commonly available or perhaps is one of a kind.

他是一位稀有的天才。

tā shì yī wèi xī yǒu de tiāncái.

English translation of 他是一位稀有的天才。

He is a rare genius.

This sentence describes a person as being exceptionally talented or intelligent, to a degree that is not often seen.

这是一只稀有的动物。

zhè shì yī zhǐ xī yǒu de dòngwù.

English translation of 这是一只稀有的动物。

This is a rare animal.

The sentence talks about an animal species that is not seen frequently or is near extinction.

他所拥有的是一种稀有的贵金属。

tā suǒ yǒngyǒu de shì yī zhǒng xī yǒu de guì jīnshǔ.

English translation of 他所拥有的是一种稀有的贵金属。

What he owns is a rare precious metal.

This sentence describes someone owning a precious metal that is hard to find.

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