hou2 siu2 ho2好少何
Jyutpinghou2 siu2 ho2
Yalehóu síu hó
Definition
Seldom; rarely; used to describe a situation that rarely occurs.
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How it's used
Expresses surprise or notes an exception to a person's usual habits or a recurring event. It carries a slightly more emphatic tone than simply saying 唔常見, as it highlights the deviation from the expected norm.
Examples
It is rare for him to wake up this early.
Why are you acting so strange? I rarely see you work this hard.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 幾少, which refers to a small quantity. Ensure you use the full phrase 好少何 to convey the sense of a rare occurrence rather than a small amount.
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