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HSK
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lack

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

que1shao3 quēshǎo

Meaning


Primary

lack

Alternatives

lacking, lacks, be short of, short of

Mnemonic


When you 缺少 lack something, it is because you have too 少 few of it.

Usage


這 些 植物 缺少 水。

These plants lack water.

這 個 計劃 缺少 資金 支持。

This plan lacks financial support.

他們 缺少 耐心。

They lack patience.

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