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    Expressing "to be absent" with 缺席 (quēxí)

    Actions & Events
    Negation

    Structure

    Subject + 因 + Reason + 缺席

    Explanation

    缺席 (quēxí) means "to be absent" or "to miss an event," often used when someone cannot attend due to specific circumstances. It frequently appears in news and sports contexts to describe a key person's absence.

    Examples

    • 他因为生病缺席了今天的会议。

      Tā yīnwèi shēngbìng quēxí le jīntiān de huìyì.

      He was absent from today's meeting because of illness.

    • 这位球员因伤缺席了整个赛季。

      Zhè wèi qiúyuán yīn shāng quēxí le zhěnggè sàijì.

      This player missed the entire season due to injury.

    • 老师发现有三个学生缺席。

      Lǎoshī fāxiàn yǒu sān ge xuéshēng quēxí.

      The teacher noticed that three students were absent.

    Often Confused With

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