Word: 稀少 (xīshǎo) 稀少 dictionary entry xīshǎo sparse; rare Full dictionary entry for 稀少 Example sentences using 稀少 3 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 山区人口稀少，很安静。 Shānqū rénkǒu xīshǎo, hěn ānjìng. The mountain area is sparsely populated and very quiet. 树木很稀少。 Shùmù hěn xīshǎo. The trees were very scarce. 沙漠里的植被非常稀少。 Shāmò lǐ de zhíbèi fēicháng xīshǎo. Vegetation is very sparse in the desert.