Word Details
| Character | 短缺 |
| Pinyin | duǎnquē |
| Meaning | shortage, scarcity |
| HSK Level | HSK 6 |
| Characters | 2 characters |
Example Sentence
目前市场物资短缺,供不应求。 (Mùqián wùzī duǎnquē.) - There is currently a shortage of supplies.
Character Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 短缺 mean in Chinese?
短缺 (duǎnquē) means "shortage, scarcity" in Chinese. It is an HSK 6 vocabulary word.
How do you pronounce 短缺?
短缺 is pronounced "duǎnquē" in Mandarin Chinese. Click the pronunciation button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What HSK level is 短缺?
短缺 is an HSK 6 word. HSK 6 contains 5000 words total.