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The word "少数" is formed through a direct and logical combination of its two constituent characters: "少" (shǎo), meaning "few" or "little", and "数" (shù), meaning "number" or "amount". It is a conceptual compound where the first character modifies the second, creating the straightforward and literal composite meaning of "few-number" or "small amount", which is naturally understood as "a minority" or "the few".

Example Sentences Hide

少数学生迟到了。

Shǎoshù xuéshēng chídàole.

A small number of students are late.

在这个班级，少数同学喜欢数学。

Zài zhège bānjí, shǎoshù tóngxué xǐhuān shùxué.

In this class, a minority of students like math.

只有少数人支持这个计划。

Zhǐyǒu shǎoshù rén zhīchí zhège jìhuà.

Only a small number of people support this plan.

虽然多数人同意，但少数人反对。

Suīrán duōshù rén tóngyì, dàn shǎoshù rén fǎnduì.

Although the majority agree, a minority oppose.

为了保护少数群体的权利，政府制定了相关法律。

Wèile bǎohù shǎoshù qúntǐ de quánlì, zhèngfǔ zhìdìngle xiāngguān fǎlǜ.

In order to protect the rights of minority groups, the government has enacted relevant laws.

Word Definition - 少数

shǎo shù small number; few; minority

Individual Character Details

少 shǎo, shào
数 shǔ, shù, shuò