Definition
供不应求 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'supply falls short of demand' — it describes a situation where there is not enough supply to meet demand, common for products, tickets, etc. 短缺 (duǎn quē) is a verb meaning 'to be lacking' and is used more broadly for shortages of resources like money, time, or food.
phrase
supply falls short of demandto be in short supply
Examples
- 供不应求。Zhè kuǎn xiànliàng bǎn yùndòng xié shàngshì hòu gōng bú yìng qiú.This limited-edition sneaker has been in short supply since its release.
- 供不应求，。Yìqíng qījiān kòuzhào gōng bú yìng qiú, jiàgé zhǎng le bù shǎo.During the pandemic, masks were in short supply, and prices rose a lot.
- 供不应求，。Rèmén jǐngdiǎn de ménpiào jīngcháng gōng bú yìng qiú, xūyào tíqián yùdìng.Tickets for popular scenic spots are often in short supply and need to be booked in advance.
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