shǎo ㄕㄠˇ siu3 HSK 1 準備級 2 · Novice 2 進階級 · Level 3

  • few
  • less
  • to lack
  • to be missing
  • to stop (doing sth)
  • seldom

shào ㄕㄠˋ siu3

  • young

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 少 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 多少錢? How much is it?
  • 少贫嘴。 Quit chattering.
  • 多少人? How many people?
  • 少來了! Now stop!
  • 这个多少? How much is it?

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