HSK 5
缺乏
Meaning
- to lack
- to be short of
- lack
- shortage
- Pinyin
- quē fá
Character reference
Components and radical classification
缺
quēto lack, to be short; vacancy, gap, deficit
Primary radical缶 · jar
乏
fápoor; short, lacking; tired
Primary radical丿 · slash
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details