- 1. rare; scarce; uncommon
- ♦ 骆驼在南方是~的东西。 Camels are a rare sight in the south.
- 2. value as a rarity; cherish
- ♦ 你不~, 我还~呢。 You may not cherish it, but I do.
- ♦ 谁~你的臭钱? Who cares about your lousy money?
- 3. a rare thing; rarity
- ♦ 看~儿 enjoy the rare sight of sth.
- ♦ 这么大的人参可是个~儿。 Such a big ginseng root is certainly a rarity.