What does 缺一不可 mean in Chinese?

缺一不可 (quē yī bù kě) means "not a single one is dispensable; can't do without either" in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 缺一不可?

缺一不可 is pronounced "quē yī bù kě" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 4 syllables.

What HSK level is 缺一不可?

缺一不可 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists. It may be a specialized or advanced word.

What characters make up 缺一不可?

缺一不可 is made up of the characters 缺, 一, 不, 可. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

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缺一不可 (quē yī bù kě), not a single one is dispensable

缺一不可

quē yī bù kě

not a single one is dispensable; can't do without either

Characters in This Word

缺一不可

Definitions

not a single one is dispensable
can't do without either

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

一(yī)· one

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一元(yī yuán)· single variable (math.)

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一元论(yī yuán lùn)· monism, belief that the universe is made of a single substance

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一刀两断(yī dāo liǎng duàn)· lit. two segments with a single cut (idiom)

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HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

缺一不可

quē yī bù kě

not a single one is dispensable; can't do without either

Characters in This Word

缺一不可

Definitions

not a single one is dispensable
can't do without either

Example Sentences

Example sentences coming soon.

Related Words

一(yī)· one

→

一元(yī yuán)· single variable (math.)

→

一元论(yī yuán lùn)· monism, belief that the universe is made of a single substance

→

一刀两断(yī dāo liǎng duàn)· lit. two segments with a single cut (idiom)

→

HSK & Exam Info

This word is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists.

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.