HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
缺 — to lack
- Reading
- quē
- Meaning
- to lack; to be short of; to be absent
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
缺 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is quē and it means to lack; to be short of; to be absent. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
缺 appears in everyday chinese words such as 缺 (lack, be short of), 缺少 (lack, be short of) and 缺点 (shortcoming, defect, weakness).
Chinese words containing 缺
Frequently asked questions
What does 缺 mean in Chinese?
缺 means to lack; to be short of; to be absent in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 缺 read?
缺 is read quē. Reading it inside real words — 缺 and 缺少 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 缺 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 缺 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 缺 in a word?
A common word containing 缺 is 缺 (quē) — "lack, be short of". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 缺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 缺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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