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少 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.
few; less; to lack
young
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how much?
to lessen
lack
rare
a smidgen
small number
at least
absolutely necessary
more or less
Notice where 少 sits in each complete thought.
How many people have you told?
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Source: Tatoeba #10513373 · CC BY 2.0 FRI don't think that I can help you very much.
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Source: Tatoeba #333605 · CC BY 2.0 FRDefinitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.