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scarcity in Chinese

scarcity in Chinese is 缺乏 — scarcity means a shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

scarcity in Chinese

缺乏
noun
Pronounced: quē fá
(uncountable) The condition of something being scarce or deficient.

What does "scarcity" mean?

  1. noun A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.
    "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher."

scarcity in a sentence

  • The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher.
  • Economists study how scarcity affects prices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scarcity" in Chinese?

"scarcity" in Chinese is 缺乏. scarcity means: A shortage; the state of not having enough of something.

How do you pronounce 缺乏?

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

How do you use "scarcity" in a sentence?

Example: "The scarcity of housing pushed rents higher." In Chinese, "scarcity" is 缺乏.

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