ít ỏi

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The Vietnamese word "ít ỏi" is an adjective that means "very little" or "few." It is often used to describe a small quantity of something or to indicate a lack of abundance.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "ít ỏi" when you want to express that there is not much of something, whether it's a number, amount, or frequency. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Examples:

1. In a sentence about food:

   • "Tôi chỉ có ít ỏi thức ăn trong tủ lạnh." (I only have a little food in the refrigerator.)

2. In a sentence about people:

   • "Có ít ỏi người tham gia buổi họp." (There are very few people attending the meeting.)

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "ít ỏi" can be used to emphasize not just the small quantity but also a sense of disappointment or insufficiency. For example: - "Số tiền tôi kiếm được năm nay thật ít ỏi." (The amount of money I earned this year is really very little.)

Word Variants:

• "ít" (little) - This is the base word meaning little or few.
• "nhiều" (many) - This is an antonym of "ít," meaning many or a lot.

Different Meanings:

While "ít ỏi" primarily means "very little," it can also imply a sense of scarcity or a feeling of inadequacy when describing resources, opportunities, or achievements.

Academic

adj

1. very little