🇨🇳 How to say

few” in Chinese

shǎo
Illustration of "few" in a Chinese cultural setting
A person empties a bowl of candy onto a table, and after a friend takes a large handful, only a few colorful pieces rema…

Usage note

Use 少 to describe a small quantity or amount of something, like people, objects, or ingredients. It's a very common adjective, and when used with verbs like 放 (to put), it can also mean 'less of' an action.

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