少
Meaning:
few, little; less; inadequate
HSK 1
Frequency:
#1863
Pinyin:
shǎo
Strokes:
4
Radical:
小
How to Write 少 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "少" in Chinese
The Chinese character 少 (shǎo) means "few, little; less; inadequate". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 少 include: 不少, 多少, 多少.
📚 Words and Phrases with 少
Common words containing this character
💬 Example Sentences with 少
See how "少" is used in context
1
人很少。
There are few people.
2
少吃一点。
Eat a little less.
3
时间不少了。
There's quite a bit of time.
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: Grains of sand; 小 provides the pronunciation and meaning
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "少"?
- The pinyin is shǎo
- How many strokes does "少" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "少" mean?
- few, little; less; inadequate
- What is the radical of "少"?
- The radical is "小"