至少

zhì shǎo

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adverb Very common

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Definitions

1. at least
2. (to say the) least

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 至多 zhì duō 至多 zhì duō up to the maximum 至多 means 'at most', opposite of 至少: up to the maximum

Synonyms

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• 起码 qǐ mǎ 起码 qǐ mǎ at the minimum both mean 'at least', 起码 is more colloquial: at the minimum
• 最少 zuì shǎo 最少 zuì shǎo at least both mean 'at least', 最少 is more common in written Chinese: at least

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 至少 (at least) with 至多 (at most); they are opposites.

Formality

至少 is used in both formal and informal contexts, while 起码 is typically informal.

Example Sentences

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我每天 至少 学习两个小时。

I study at least two hours every day.

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Child Words of 至少

• 少 少 shǎo: few
• 少 少 shào: young
• 至 至 zhì: to arrive