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屈指可数 (qū zhǐ kě shǔ)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

Very few in number; can be counted on one's fingers.

Definition (中文解释)

形容数目很少,扳着手指头就能数过来。

Derivation (典故出处)

唐·韩愈《忆昨行和张十一》诗自期殒命在春序,屈指数日怜婴孩。”宋·欧阳修《集古录跋尾·唐安公美政颂》今文儒之盛,其屈指可数者,无三四人。非皆不能,盖忽不为尔。”

Example (造句示例)

The number of experts in this field is屈指可数.