English–Chinese
“sparse” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxī
Example
这儿人稀，很安静。zhèr rén xī hěn ān jìng
There are few people here, so it is very quiet.
How to say “sparse” in Chinese
“Sparse” in Chinese is 稀 (xī).
A thin scattering across an area, with noticeable gaps between people or things.
Example sentences with 稀
这个地区矿产资源稀缺，开发受限。zhè ge dì qū kuàng chǎn zī yuán xī quē kāi fā shòu xiàn
Mineral resources in this area are scarce, so development is limited.
Tips for using 稀
- For everyday speaking, this word works best when the arrangement of people or things matters, rather than when a speaker is only reporting a count.