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hiếm hoi

Pronunciation Northern /hiəm˧˥ hɔj˧˧/ Central /hiə̰m˩˧ hɔj˧˥/ Southern /hiəm˧˥ hɔj˧˧/
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sterile

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
sterile or childless Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Referring to a couple or individual having few or no children after a long period of marriage or being sterile.

vi Hai vợ chồng họ rất hiếm hoi đường con cái.

en The couple has great difficulty having children.

rare

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
rare; scarce Descriptive Properties, States & Register FormsTheme

Rare, uncommon, or seldom encountered or occurring.

vi Đây là một cơ hội hiếm hoi.

en This is a rare opportunity.

Parts
hiếm / hoi
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Similar
hiếm có / hiếm khi / hiếm / hiếm muộn …
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Use
kim loại hiếm / quý hiếm / đất hiếm / khí hiếm …
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