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It looks similar to xiao3 (small) and the meaning of the character is a derivative of xiao3. It means 'few'.

Pronunciation: shao3

Meaning: few; little; less; weak; lack; reduce; a little.

Pronunciation: shao4

Meaning: young; often used as shao4 nian2 (juvenile), shao4 nv3 (maid), etc.

Related Characters:
     Xiao3 - small
     Duo1 - many
     Zhang3 - old

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