缺席 meaning and pronunciation

缺席
Simplified/traditional word

缺席 English definition

quē xí
  • absence
  • absent

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  • 缺 (quē): deficiency; lack; scarce; vacant post; to run short of;
  • 席 (xí): woven mat; seat; banquet; place in a democratic assembly; classifier for banquets, conversations etc;