scarce; in short supply
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
scarce; in short supply; rare and insufficient
Describes resources, goods, or talents that are insufficient in quantity to meet demand. Often used in economic or resource contexts.
xī稀
quē缺
wù物
zī资
scarce materials
Zài在
zhè这
ge个
dì地
qū区
，
shuǐ水
zī资
yuán源
fēi非
cháng常
xī稀
quē缺
。
Water resources are very scarce in this region.
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Jù具
bèi备
zhè这
zhǒng种
jì技
néng能
de的
rén人
cái才
shí十
fēn分
xī稀
quē缺
。
Talent with these skills is extremely scarce.