Writing
短缺 (duǎn quē) — how to say "shortage" in Chinese
短缺
Shortage
verb
Character composition
短
short
缺
to lack
Radicals / Keys
矢
Arrow
#111 · shǐ · 5 strokes
缶
Jar
#121 · fǒu · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
水资源短缺
shuǐ zī yuán duǎn quē
shortage of water resources
Examples
这个城市面临水资源短缺的问题。
This city faces the problem of water shortage.
食物短缺。
Food shortage.
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Frequently asked questions
Shortage meaning in Chinese
"shortage" in Chinese is 短缺 (duǎn quē).
What does 短缺 mean in English?
短缺 (duǎn quē) means "Shortage".
How is 短缺 pronounced?
It is pronounced duǎn quē (written as duan que, duanque). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "shortage" in Chinese characters?
It is written 短缺: 短 has 12 strokes, 缺 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 短缺?
短缺 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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