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HSK
5

to lack

Composition


Components

Sounds

Pinyin

fa2

Meaning


Primary

to lack

Alternatives

lack, lacking, lacks, lacked, weary

Mnemonic


[f-] Frodo is [2] inside the lobby of the [-a] auditorium, slouched against the wall, as he 乏 lacks the energy to stand. Suddenly the ceiling opens up and 之 Zorro 丿 slides down right next to Frodo and makes a Z on his back. Ugh. Frodo 乏 lacks the energy to even do anything in response. In fact, he also 乏 lacks money to even buy some snacks for the next play. Frodo, despite his brave adventures, seems 乏 to lack not only energy, but wealth and satisfaction. Poor Frodo!

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