少有

• Pinyin: shǎo yǒu
• Desglose de hanzi: 少 = 小 + 丿 (few, rare); 有 = 月 + 一 (to have, to exist)

Significado

Raro; poco común; infrecuente.

Used to express that something is unusual, exceptional, or not commonly encountered. Often carries a tone of admiration or surprise. Frequently modifies abilities, phenomena, or events.

Ejemplos

1. 他拥有少有的天赋，在同龄人中格外突出。
2. 这种植物生长在高海拔地区，十分少有。
3. 那个年代能接受高等教育的女性少有。

Guía de uso

Contexto: literary, academic, descriptive

Tono: admiring

Correcto

• 他少有的冷静在危机中发挥了关键作用。(His rare composure played a critical role during the crisis.)
• 这幅作品展现出少有的艺术造诣。(This work demonstrates a rare level of artistic mastery.)

Incorrecto

• 少有人知道这件事 — prefer 鲜为人知 in formal writing for 'few people know'

Origen e historia

少 (few, seldom) + 有 (have, exist)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal