Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Rare, scarce: Used to describe something that is not common, seldom found, or seldom occurs. It emphasizes a low frequency of existence or occurrence.
   • Unlikely: In some contexts, it can imply that something is improbable or not expected to happen.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đây là một loài hoa ít có. (This is a rare species of flower.)
  • Cô ấy là người ít có lòng vị tha như vậy. (She is a person with such rare generosity.)
  • Trời mưa vào tháng này là chuyện ít có. (Rain this month is a rare occurrence.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used to modify nouns directly, often placed before the noun it describes (e.g., - a rare chance).
• It can function as a predicate adjective following the verb "là" (to be) (e.g., - That is very rare).

Variants and Related Words

• Hiếm có (adj): Very rare, exceptional. This is a stronger synonym.
  • Đó là một tài năng hiếm có. (That is an exceptional talent.)

Synonyms

• Rare: Not occurring or found often.
• Scarce: Insufficient to meet demand; rarely found.
• Uncommon: Out of the ordinary; not usual.
• Seldom: Not often; rarely (used more for actions/occurrences).

Related Idioms

• Ít có ai / ít có người: Rare is the person who...; Few people...
  • Ít có ai hiểu được nỗi lòng của anh ấy. (Few people understand his feelings.)

adj

1. rare, scarce