Definition
缺口 (quēkǒu) refers to a physical nick/gap (e.g., on a knife) or a figurative shortfall in resources/personnel. Unlike 漏洞 (lòudòng), which is a hole or loophole (often in systems or arguments), 缺口 emphasizes a deficit or shortage. For financial deficits, 赤字 (chìzì) is the specific term for red ink.
noun
a gapnickor jag in a physical surfacea shortfalldeficitor gap (in budget, time, personnel, etc.)
Examples
- 缺口。Zhè bǎ dāo yǒu le yí gè quē kǒu.This knife has a nick in it.
- 缺口。Jīnnián de rénlì quē kǒu hěn dà.There's a big personnel shortfall this year.
- 缺口。Shān shàng de quē kǒu xūyào jǐnkuài xiūbǔ.The gap in the mountain needs to be repaired as soon as possible.
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