缺失

quē shī

CL 个 gè 种 zhǒng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. lack; deficiency
2. shortcoming; flaw; defect
3. to be deficient; to lack

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 具备 jù bèi 具备 jù bèi to possess 具备 means 'to possess/have (qualifications, conditions)'; 缺失 means 'to lack'.: to possess

Related words

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• 缺陷 quē xiàn 缺陷 quē xiàn defect; flaw 缺陷 means 'defect/flaw' (physical or functional), while 缺失 is 'lack/absence' of something necessary, often abstract.: defect; flaw
• 补充 bǔ chōng 补充 bǔ chōng to replenish 补充 is a common response to a 缺失: 'to supplement/fill the gap'.: to replenish

Synonyms

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• 缺少 quē shǎo 缺少 quē shǎo lack Both mean 'to lack', but 缺少 emphasizes shortage of concrete items or conditions, while 缺失 is more formal and often used for abstract qualities or essential components.: lack

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 缺失 for temporary absence of people (e.g., 'he is missing' should be 他不在/缺席). 缺失 implies a systemic lack.

Formality

缺失 is formal; in casual speech use 缺 (quē) or 少 (shǎo). In written reports or medical contexts, 缺失 is common.

Example Sentences

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这个系统有安全 缺失 。

This system has a security deficiency.

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Words Containing 缺失

• 注意力缺失症 注意力缺失症 zhù yì lì quē shī zhèng: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Child Words of 缺失

• 缺 缺 quē: deficiency
• 失 失 shī: to lose