供不应求 meaning and pronunciation

供不应求
Simplified word
供不應求
Traditional word

供不应求 English definition

gōng bù yìng qiú
  • supply does not meet demand

HSK level

Characters

  • 供 (gōng): to provide; to supply;
  • 不 (bù): (negative prefix); not; no;
  • 应 (yīng): (ying4) to answer; to respond; to comply with; to deal or cope with; (ying1) to agree (to do sth); should; ought to; must; (legal) shall;
  • 求 (qiú): to seek; to look for; to request; to demand; to beseech;