Definition
欠缺 (qiànquē) is a formal verb/noun meaning 'to lack' or 'shortcoming'. Unlike common 缺 (quē) for concrete absences or 缺乏 (quēfá) for general lack, 欠缺 is more literary and often used for abstract deficiencies in qualifications, experience, or plans. It can also be a noun for 'inadequacy'.
verb
to lackto be deficient in
noun
shortcomingdeficiencyinadequacy
Examples
- 欠缺。Tā qiàn quē gōngzuò jīngyàn.He lacks work experience.
- 欠缺。Zhège xiàngmù hái qiàn quē zījīn.This project still lacks funding.
- 欠缺。Zhège jìhuà yǒu hěnduō qiàn quē.This plan has many shortcomings.
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