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缺失 (quē shī): lack; deficiency; shortcoming; flaw; defect; to be deficient; to lack

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7noun, verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
lack; deficiency; shortcoming; flaw; defect; to be deficient; to lack
Characters
2
Part of speech
noun, verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • lack
  • deficiency
  • shortcoming
  • flaw
  • defect
  • to be deficient
  • to lack

Chinese explanation

  • 表示缺少或没有某样应该有的东西
  • 也可指失去、遗失,如“文件缺失”指文件不见了或不全。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

deficiency

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He didn't find a job because he lacked experience.

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This report is missing some important data.

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A child's growth cannot lack parental care.

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Due to lack of resources, the project was forced to pause.

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