1. sparse; scattered

2. rare; uncommon

3. diluted; thin; watery

4. (bound form) sth liquid or of thin consistency (as in 绿豆稀[lu : 4 dou4 xi1] "sweet mung bean soup")

5. (bound form) totally; extremely (used with negative attributes, as in 稀糟 (xīzāo) "utterly ruined")