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短缺
duǎnquē
Description
“短缺”的意思是东西不够，没有足够的数量。
"短缺" means a shortage, not having enough quantity.
我们常常说食物短缺、水短缺，也可以说人手短缺。
We often say food shortage, water shortage, and also manpower shortage.
Meanings
短缺duǎnquē
shortage; to be in short supply
这个地方水资源短缺。
This place has a shortage of water resources.
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Notes
- Etymology
短 (short/lacking) + 缺 (missing/vacant), together stressing insufficiency.
- Nuance
often used for resources, supplies, or personnel, more formal than 缺少.
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