零星

líng xīng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

Definitions

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complete

opposite meaning: complete or whole, vs. fragmentary

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to disperse

describes scattered things, similar to the sporadic aspect of 零星

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scattered and fragmentary

both describe things that are in small, disconnected pieces or amounts

Typically modifies nouns like 雨, 小雪, 炮声, 材料; less common with abstract concepts.

Not used for 'scattered' people; use 零散 for people or objects spread out.

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外面下着零星小雨。

It's drizzling sporadically outside.

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