罕 (hǎn) - rare & scarce
罕 · hǎn
rare;
scarce;
seldom;
a net for catching birds;
also used as a surname.
rarescarceseldom
Usage highlights
rareseldomrare treasurerarely seenrare diseaserare species
Usage & contexts
Examples
- This is a rare occurrence (罕见).
- I seldom see him (罕见他).
- This is a rare treasure (罕世之宝).
- He is a rare talent (罕有的天才).
Collocations
- rare(罕见)
- seldom(罕有)
- rare treasure(罕宝)
- rarely seen(罕睹)
- rare disease(罕病)
- rare species(罕种)
Idioms
- Rare as morning stars(寥若晨星)
- Once in a blue moon(千载难逢)
- A rare visitor(稀客)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally referred to a net for catching birds, later extended to mean 'rare' or 'seldom'.
- Used in classical texts to describe things that are uncommon or infrequent.
- Appears in historical records as both a common word and a surname.