缺
quē
Meaning
- to run short of
- scarce
- lack
Definition
缺乏，不足。
lack, be short of.
Usage
表示缺少某物或某人，常与具体名词搭配，如缺水、缺钱、缺人。
Indicates lack or shortage of something or someone, often used with specific nouns such as lack of water, lack of money, lack of personnel.
Examples
- 1 这个城市缺水。 (This city lacks water.)
- 2 他还缺一个帮手。 (He still needs an assistant.)
- 3 缺钱怎么办？ (What to do if we lack money?)
- 4 这里缺设备。 (There is a shortage of equipment here.)
- 5 缺人干活。 (Short of labor to work.)
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