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Definition
- 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.)