缺 (que1)

Meaning:

deficiency

Pinyin: que1
Strokes: 10
Radical: 缺

How to Write 缺 - undefined Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "缺" in Chinese

The Chinese character 缺 (que1) means "deficiency". This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 缺 include: 候缺, 出缺, 列缺.

📚 Words and Phrases with 缺

Common words containing this character

候缺 hou4 que1
waiting for a vacancy
HSK 2
出缺 chu1 que1
to fall vacant
HSK 2
列缺 lie4 que1
lightning (archaic word)
HSK 2
匮缺 kui4 que1
to be deficient in sth
HSK 2
圆缺 yuan2 que1
waxing and waning (of the moon)
HSK 2
奇缺 qi2 que1
very short of (food, clean water etc)
HSK 2
或缺 huo4 que1
to lack
HSK 2
暂缺 zan4 que1
currently in short supply
HSK 2
月缺 yue4 que1
new moon
HSK 2
欠缺 qian4 que1
to be deficient in
HSK 2

📜 Etymology

Type: unknown

Origin: From character_words

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "缺"?
The pinyin is que1
How many strokes does "缺" have?
It has N/A strokes
What does "缺" mean?
deficiency
What is the radical of "缺"?
The radical is "缺"