deficit in Chinese
deficit in Chinese is 缺乏 — deficit means a shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
deficit in Chinese
缺乏
Pronounced: quē fá
A situation wherein, or amount whereby, spending exceeds (e.g. government) revenue.
What does "deficit" mean?
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noun A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
"The team is running a talent deficit after two star players left."
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noun In finance or government, the amount by which spending exceeds income.
"The government posted a record budget deficit this year."
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deficit in a sentence
- The team is running a talent deficit after two star players left.
- Years of poor sleep left him with a real energy deficit.
- The government posted a record budget deficit this year.
- The company had to borrow to cover its trade deficit.
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What is "deficit" in Chinese?
"deficit" in Chinese is 缺乏. deficit means: A shortfall or lack — an amount by which something falls short of what is needed or expected.
How do you pronounce 缺乏?
"deficit" in Chinese is 缺乏, pronounced "quē fá".
How do you use "deficit" in a sentence?
Example: "The team is running a talent deficit after two star players left." In Chinese, "deficit" is 缺乏.
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