How to Write 缺
The character 缺 (quē) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 缶 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
缺 is pronounced quē in Mandarin Chinese. It means lack / missing.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 缺 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 缺
缺点
quē diǎn
shortcoming / defect
缺少
quē shǎo
to be short of
缺席
quē xí
to be absent
Example Sentences
每个人都有缺点。
měi gè rén dōu yǒu quē diǎn
Everyone has weaknesses.
我们缺少一些时间。
wǒ men quē shǎo yī xiē shí jiān
We are short of some time.
他今天开会缺席了。
tā jīn tiān kāi huì quē xí le
He was absent from the meeting today.
Practice Writing 缺 (quē)
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