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缺席
quēxí
Description
“缺席”的意思是应该来，但是没有来。
"缺席" means supposed to come, but did not come.
比如开会或者上课的时候，有人没有到，我们就说他缺席了。
For example, during a meeting or class, if someone is not present, we say they are "缺席".
Meanings
缺席quēxí
to be absent (from a meeting, class, etc.)
他今天生病了，所以缺席了会议。
He was sick today, so he missed the meeting.
缺席quēxí
absence
老师记下了他的缺席。
The teacher noted his absence.
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Notes
- Etymology
缺 (lack) + 席 (seat) — literally 'to lack one's seat'.
- Nuance
出席 (to attend) is the direct opposite of 缺席.
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