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短缺

duǎn quē
to lack
verb

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这个地区水资源短缺。
zhègè dìqū shuǐzīyuán duǎnquē 。
This area lacks water resources.
由于短缺，很多人都在等待救助。
yóuyú duǎnquē ， hěnduō rén dūzài děngdài jiùzhù 。
Due to the shortage, many people are waiting for assistance.
经济危机导致人力短缺。
jīngjì wēijī dǎozhì rénlì duǎnquē 。
The economic crisis has led to a shortage of labor.

Words with similar meanings

缺乏quēfá
to lack
A more formal expression for lacking something.
不足bùzú
to be insufficient
Implies that there is not enough of something; often used in a quantitative sense.

Words Starting With 短

短信duǎn xìn
text message; SMS
短促duǎn cù
short in time; fleeting; brief

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短duǎn · short or brief, to lack, weak point
HSK 3
›缺quē · be short of, lack›