缺乏 meaning and pronunciation

缺乏
Simplified/traditional word

缺乏 English definition

quē fá
  • shortage
  • be lacking
  • to be short of
  • to lack
  • scarcity

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  • 缺 (quē): deficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short of;
  • 乏 (fá): short of; tired;