稀罕

xīhan

HSK 7

稀罕 — xīhan

1. rare; uncommon

   这事儿很稀罕，大家都跑来看。 zhè shìér hěn xīhǎn dàjiā dōu pǎo láikàn — This is very rare; everyone ran over to see.

2. rare thing; rarity

   这件古董是个稀罕，收藏价值很高。 zhèjiàn gǔdǒng shì gè xīhǎn shōucáng jiàzhí hěn gāo — This antique is a rarity; it has high collectible value.

3. to value as a rarity; to cherish

   他对这本旧书很稀罕，舍不得出手。 tā duì zhèběn jiùshū hěn xīhǎn shěbùdé chūshǒu — He treasures this old book and is unwilling to part with it.