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The Vietnamese word "ít" is an adjective that means "little" or "few." It is used to describe a small quantity or a small number of something.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "ít" to talk about both countable and uncountable nouns.
• When using "ít" with countable nouns, it refers to a small number. For example, "ít người" means "few people."
• For uncountable nouns, "ít" indicates a small amount. For example, "ít nước" means "little water."

Examples:

1. Countable:

   • "Có ít sách trên bàn." (There are few books on the table.)

2. Uncountable:

   • "Tôi có ít thời gian." (I have little time.)

3. In a Sentence:

   • "Rất ít người đến dự tiệc." (Very few people came to the party.)

Advanced Usage:

• "ít" can also be used in comparative forms to emphasize a smaller quantity. For example, "ít hơn" means "less than."
  • Example: "Tôi có ít hơn bạn." (I have less than you.)

Word Variants:

• "ít" can also be used in various phrases, such as:
  • "ít nhất" (at least)
  • "ít ra" (at least / at minimum)

Different Meanings:

• While "ít" primarily means "little" or "few," it can also express a sense of scarcity or insufficiency.

Synonyms:

• Some synonyms for "ít" include:
  • "thưa" (sparse)
  • "không nhiều" (not much)

Academic

adj

1. little; few
   • rất ít người
     very few people