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“rarely seen” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnán dé yī jiàn

Example

这样的机会难得一见。zhè yàng de jī huì nán dé yí jiàn

An opportunity like this is rarely seen.

Illustration for 难得一见 (rarely seen)

How to say “rarely seen” in Chinese

“Rarely seen” in Chinese is 难得一见 (nán dé yī jiàn).

One encounter stands out against a long stretch in which the same kind of thing does not appear.

Full entry for 难得一见: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 难得一见

这种自然奇观真是难得一见。zhè zhǒng zì rán qí guān zhēn shì nán dé yí jiàn

It is truly rare to see a natural spectacle like this.

Tips for using 难得一见

  • In conversation, the idiom often adds a sense of importance to the subject, making it useful for remarkable chances or events rather than routine objects and actions.

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