至
少

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The word "至少" is formed by combining the character "至", which means "to arrive" or "extreme", conveying a sense of reaching a limit, with the character "少", meaning "few" or "little". Together, they create a compound where "至" sets a boundary and "少" specifies the minimum, resulting in the literal meaning "reach the least", which is used to express "at least" in modern Chinese.

Example Sentences Hide

我至少需要五块钱。

Wǒ zhìshǎo xūyào wǔ kuài qián.

I need at least five dollars.

你至少应该试试。

Nǐ zhìshǎo yīnggāi shì shi.

You should at least try.

他至少每天学习一小时。

Tā zhìshǎo měi tiān xuéxí yī xiǎo shí.

He studies at least one hour every day.

我们至少需要三个志愿者。

Wǒmen zhìshǎo xūyào sān gè zhìyuànzhě.

We need at least three volunteers.

根据规定，参与者至少必须年满十八岁。

Gēnjù guīdìng, cānyùzhě zhìshǎo bìxū nián mǎn shí bā suì.

According to the regulations, participants must be at least eighteen years old.

Word Definition - 至少

zhì shǎo at least; (to say the) least

Individual Character Details

至 zhì
少 shǎo, shào