Chinese

缺少

/t͡ɕʰy̯ɛ⁵⁵ ʂɑʊ̯²¹⁴⁻²¹⁽⁴⁾/
to lack; to be short of; to miss
  • HSK 3
  • TOCFL 6

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  • characterChinese缺 “incomplete; uncompleted; deficient”
    • meaningChinese缶 “earthen pot or jar for storing an alcoholic drink”
    • soundChinese夬 “resolute”
  • characterChinese少 “few; little in number; less; not many”

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