少
shǎoshào HSK1

few

  • edit character approved 少 — "delete extra word" by Peter Olson
    Hint
    Depicts three four dots, representing the meaning "few". Originally the same character as 小. The small dots possibly represent grains of sand (沙). → Depicts four dots, representing the meaning "few". Originally the same character as 小. The small dots possibly represent grains of sand (沙).

    Changed: hint

    edit character by Peter Olson

    View full entry
  • edit character approved 少 — "verify, add sources" by Peter Olson
    Hint
    Depicts four dots, representing the meaning "few". Originally the same character as 小. The small dots possibly represent grains of sand (沙). → Depicts three four dots, representing the meaning "few". Originally the same character as 小. The small dots possibly represent grains of sand (沙).

    Changed: hint, verified, sources

    edit character by Peter Olson

    View full entry