quē

to lack; to be short of (in 缺乏)

HSK 3

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • quēdeficiency; lack; scarce

3Structure

Left-right structure左右结构

is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with

短缺duǎn quē

to be short of; shortage

不可或缺bù kě huò quē

indispensable; necessary

quē

to lack; to be short of; defect; deficiency

缺乏quē fá

to lack; to be short of; to be deficient

缺点quē diǎn

defect; shortcoming; weakness

缺少quē shǎo

to lack; to be short of

5Example Sentences

我们缺乏经验。

wǒ mén quē fá jīng yàn。

We lack experience.

每个人都有自己的缺点。

měi gè rén dū yǒu zì jǐ de quē diǎn。

Everyone has their own shortcomings.

Other Characters Pronounced “que”