HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
少 — few, little, less
- Reading
- shǎo
- Meaning
- few, little, less
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
少 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is shǎo and it means few, little, less. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
少 appears in everyday chinese words such as 少 (few, little), 多少 (how many, how much) and 减少 (reduce, decrease).
Chinese words containing 少
Frequently asked questions
What does 少 mean in Chinese?
少 means few, little, less in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 少 read?
少 is read shǎo. Reading it inside real words — 少 and 多少 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 少 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 少 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 少 in a word?
A common word containing 少 is 少 (shǎo) — "few, little". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 少 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 少 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More HSK 1 hanzi
Learn every HSK hanzi in context
InputDojo gives you the full HSK 1–9 hanzi list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Chinese content. Free to start.
Start free