Chinese
hǎnjiàn
Meaning: rare; rarely seen
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

罕見
罕
見
罕见
罕
见

Example sentences

This is a rare opportunity.
這本古書是極爲罕見的善本。
这本古书是极为罕见的善本。
This ancient book is an extremely rare and fine edition.
這種植物在當地極爲罕見。
这种植物在当地极为罕见。
This kind of plant is extremely rare in the local area.
他患有一種罕見的疾病。
他患有一种罕见的疾病。
He suffers from a rare disease.

Usage Notes

Describes something that is not often encountered.

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