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极少数

極少數
jíshǎoshù
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 a tiny minority; a very small number
  2. 2 an extremely small proportion

Characters

极
jí
extreme; utmost
少
数
Literally 'extreme minority' - 极 intensifies 少数 to emphasize how small the group is.

Examples

HSK 4
只有极少数人能通过这个考试。
Zhǐyǒu jíshǎoshù rén néng tōngguò zhège kǎoshì.
Only a very small number of people can pass this exam.
HSK 5
这种情况属于极少数。
Zhèzhǒng qíngkuàng shǔyú jíshǎoshù.
This kind of situation is extremely rare.

Tips

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极少数 is a staple of official and political language in China. The phrase 极少数人 (a tiny minority of people) appears constantly in government statements to isolate troublemakers from 'the vast majority' (绝大多数).

Stroke Order

极 jí
少 shǎo
数 shù