欠缺

qiàn quē
. to be deficient in, . deficiency
verb
noun

Individual characters

欠qiàn · deficient, owe, to lack, yawn
HSK 5
缺quē · be short of, lack

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Example Sentences

他的知识有些欠缺。
tāde zhīshí yǒuxiē qiànquē 。
His knowledge is somewhat deficient.
这个计划在资金上有欠缺。
zhègè jìhuá zài zījīn shàngyǒu qiànquē 。
This plan is deficient in funding.
补习班可以帮助学生弥补欠缺。
bǔxí bān kěyǐ bāngzhù xuéshēng míbǔ qiànquē 。
Tutoring classes can help students make up for deficiencies.

Words with similar meanings

不足bùzú
insufficient
More commonly used to describe a lack in quantity or quality.
缺乏quēfá
lack, inadequate
Used to describe a situation where something is missing or not enough.

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