供不应求

gōng bù yìng qiú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Rare

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Definitions

1. supply does not meet demand

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 供过于求 gōng guò yú qiú 供过于求 gōng guò yú qiú supply exceeds demand 供应超过需求: supply exceeds demand

Usage notes

Common mistakes

供不应求 is often misused as 供不应求地, but it is an idiom, not an adverb; say 因为供不应求 or 供不应求的情况.

Example Sentences

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最近这种手机 供不应求 。

Recently, this kind of mobile phone is in short supply.

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Child Words of 供不应求

• 不 不 bù: no; not so
• 供 供 gōng: to provide
• 供 供 gòng: sacrificial offering
• 应 应 yīng: to agree (to do sth)
• 应 应 yìng: to answer
• 求 求 qiú: to seek