翻译
Fānyì
Translation, to translate
缺少 (quēshǎo) — how to say "to lack" in Chinese
缺少
To lack, shortage
Radicals / Keys
小
Small
#42 · xiǎo · 3 strokes
缶
Jar
#121 · fǒu · 6 strokes
Synonyms
不足
insufficient, shortage
bù zú · of abstract qualities
缺乏
to lack, to be short of
quē fá · of abstract, formal
Examples
这个计划虽然想法很好，但是缺少具体的实施方案和足够的资金支持，所以很难成功。
Although the idea of this plan is good, it lacks a concrete implementation plan and sufficient financial support, so it's difficult to succeed.
我们缺少水。
We lack water.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to lack" in Chinese?
"to lack" in Chinese is 缺少 (quēshǎo).
What does 缺少 mean in English?
缺少 (quēshǎo) means "To lack, shortage".
How is 缺少 pronounced?
It is pronounced quēshǎo (written as queshao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to lack" in Chinese characters?
It is written 缺少.
What HSK level is 缺少?
缺少 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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