缺 (quē): to lack, to be short of

I've been lacking sleep recently, which has caused my body to lack energy.

This project had to be paused due to a lack of funds.

His answer lacked details, so the teacher asked him to add more explanation.

If you lack experience, you can attend training first.

This dish lacks salt, so it tastes a bit bland.

Our company is short of staff right now.

This dish is missing a little salt.

He missed two classes because he was sick.

This position has remained vacant.

Mountain areas are very short of doctors.