How common it is
缺少 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say quēshǎo slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
缺少表示少了某样东西。
quē shǎo biǎo shì shǎo le mǒu yàng dōng xī。
Lack means being short of something.
Context note
缺少常和材料、时间、经验一起用。
quē shǎo cháng hé cái liào 、 shí jiān 、 jīng yàn yì qǐ yòng。
Lack is often used with materials, time, and experience.
5 examples
我们缺少时间。
wǒ men quē shǎo shí jiān。
We lack time.
这个计划缺少细节。
zhè ge jì huà quē shǎo xì jié。
This plan lacks details.
他缺少经验。
tā quē shǎo jīng yàn。
He lacks experience.
房间里缺少椅子。
fáng jiān lǐ quē shǎo yǐ zi。
The room lacks chairs.
她不缺少勇气。
tā bù quē shǎo yǒng qì。
She does not lack courage.
5 mini stories
这篇文章缺少一个结尾。
zhè piān wén zhāng quē shǎo yí gè jié wěi。
This article lacks an ending.
他因为缺少睡眠而很困。
tā yīn wèi quē shǎo shuì mián ér hěn kùn。
He was sleepy because of lack of sleep.
这个班不缺少努力的学生。
zhè ge bān bù quē shǎo nǔ lì de xué shēng。
This class does not lack hardworking students.
计划缺少一点说明。
jì huà quē shǎo yì diǎn shuō míng。
The plan lacks a bit of explanation.
如果缺少练习，进步会很慢。
rú guǒ quē shǎo liàn xí， jìn bù huì hěn màn。
If practice is lacking, progress will be slow.