奇缺 (qí quē) — to be in extreme shortage; to sorely lack

Definition

奇 (qí) here means 'extremely' and intensifies 缺 'lack', so 奇缺 means 'to be in severe, critical shortage' — stronger than just 缺. Often used in formal writing about resources, talent, or supplies.

verb

to be in extreme shortageto sorely lack

Examples

奇缺。
Zhè ge dì qū shuǐ zī yuán qí quē.
This region is in extreme shortage of water resources.
，奇缺。
Yì qíng qī jiān, yī liáo wù zī qí quē.
During the pandemic, medical supplies were sorely lacking.
奇缺，。
Yóu yú rén cái qí quē, gōng sī zhāo pìn hěn kùn nan.
Due to a severe shortage of talent, the company is having great difficulty recruiting.

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