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Expressing a shortage with 短缺 (duǎnquē)
Structure
Subject + 短缺
Explanation
The verb 短缺 (duǎnquē) means "to be short of" or "to lack" and describes a situation where there is an insufficient supply of something. It is often used in formal contexts such as news reports to describe shortages of staff, resources, or supplies.
Examples
目前市场上芯片严重短缺，价格涨了不少。
Mùqián shìchǎng shàng xīnpiàn yánzhòng duǎnquē, jiàgé zhǎng le bù shǎo.
There is currently a severe chip shortage on the market, and prices have risen considerably.
医院短缺护理人员，招聘工作很紧迫。
Yīyuàn duǎnquē hùlǐ rényuán, zhāopìn gōngzuò hěn jǐnpò.
The hospital is short of nursing staff, and recruitment is very urgent.
由于供应链问题，原材料短缺的情况持续了好几个月。
Yóuyú gōngyìng liàn wèntí, yuáncáiliào duǎnquē de qíngkuàng chíxù le hǎo jǐ gè yuè.
Due to supply chain issues, the raw material shortage has lasted for several months.