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The Chinese word "少数" is formed by combining the character "少", which means "few" or "little", with the character "数", which means "number" or "count", where "少" modifies "数" to create a compound meaning "few number", used to refer to a minority or a small amount.

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