紧缺 (jǐn quē) — scarce, in short supply
Definition
紧缺 describes resources, talent, or supplies being 'in short supply' — it focuses on a shortage, unlike 紧迫 which means 'urgent/pressing' (about time or tasks). Stronger than 缺 (just 'to lack').
adjective
scarcein short supply
Examples
- 紧缺。Zhè ge háng yè de gāo jí gōng chéng shī fēi cháng jǐn quē.Senior engineers in this industry are in very short supply.
- 紧缺。Nà ge guó jiā de shuǐ zī yuán yán zhòng jǐn quē.Water resources in that country are severely scarce.
- ，紧缺。Yì qíng qī jiān, fáng hù yòng pǐn shí fēn jǐn quē.During the pandemic, protective supplies were very scarce.
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