稀 xī rare
rare; unusual; scarce; sparse; diluted; thin
How to remember 稀: 禾 grain + 希 wish = rare. The kid finds one purple ear in a field of golden grain, makes a wish on it, and shouts "Grandpa, this one is rare!"
Component breakdown
稀 = 禾 grain + 希 wish
- 禾 grain
- 希 wish
- 㐅 cross mark
- 布 cotton
The kid finds one purple ear in a field of golden grain, makes a wish on it, and shouts "Grandpa, this one is rare!"
How it is used
- Sparse/rare, and watery/thin - 稀少 (xīshǎo) scarce, 稀有 (xīyǒu) rare (稀有金属 rare metals), 稀奇 (xīqí) / 稀罕 (xīhan) rare and curious.
- Also thin/dilute: 稀饭 (xīfàn) rice porridge, 稀泥 (xīní) mud; 稀里糊涂 (xīlihútú) means muddled/in a daze.