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paucity in Chinese

paucity in Chinese is 缺乏 — paucity means a shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed.

paucity in Chinese

缺乏
noun
Pronounced: quē fá
Fewness in number; too few.

What does "paucity" mean?

  1. noun A shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed.
    "There is a striking paucity of evidence for the drug's long-term benefit."
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paucity in a sentence

  • There is a striking paucity of evidence for the drug's long-term benefit.
  • A paucity of affordable housing has pushed young families out of the city.

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What is "paucity" in Chinese?

"paucity" in Chinese is 缺乏. paucity means: A shortage of something, or a supply that is far smaller than is needed.

How do you pronounce 缺乏?

"paucity" in Chinese is 缺乏, pronounced "quē fá".

How do you use "paucity" in a sentence?

Example: "There is a striking paucity of evidence for the drug's long-term benefit." In Chinese, "paucity" is 缺乏.

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