Definition
缺少 (quē shǎo) means 'to lack, to be short of (something needed)' and is a common, neutral verb for everyday situations. Compared to the simpler 缺 (quē), which can also mean 'absent', 缺少 emphasizes a shortfall in quantity or necessity. 缺乏 (quē fá, HSK5) is more formal and often used for abstract things like confidence or experience.
verb
to lackto be short of
Examples
- 缺少，。Yóuyú quē shǎo shíjiān, tā méiyǒu wánchéng zuòyè.Due to a lack of time, he didn't finish his homework.
- 缺少，。Tā quē shǎo gōngzuò jīngyàn, suǒyǐ xūyào duō xuéxí.He lacks work experience, so he needs to learn more.
- 缺少，。Zhège xiàngmù quē shǎo zhīchí, hěn nán jìxù.This project lacks support, so it's hard to continue.
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