Common Meanings
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quē缺
To lack, to be short of, to be absent.
这份报告还缺一些数据。
This report is still missing some data.
Referring to a flaw, crack, or defect, often used in compounds like 'shortcoming' (缺点), 'chip/gap' (缺口), or 'defect' (缺陷).
这个盘子有一个缺口。
This plate has a chip.
A vacancy (in a position or quota); to be short of; to fill a vacant position.
我们正在寻找合适的人选来补缺市场部经理的职位。
We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacant position of Marketing Manager.
To be absent or missing from a required presence; to lack, especially in the context of attendance (e.g., absent from work, absent from a meeting).
他今天缺席了会议，因为他生病了。
He was absent from today's meeting because he was sick.