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Character Decomposition
缺=缶+夬
Etymology
jar
Meanings
deficiency
lack
scarce
vacant post
to run short of
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Words with 缺 201 total
Idioms with 缺 28 total
conservative · to preserve the outmoded保残守缺bǎo cán shǒu quēto cherish the outmoded and preserve the outworn (idiom); conservative · stickler for tradition抱残守缺bào cán shǒu quēbetter to have nothing (than substandard choice) (idiom); would prefer to go without than accept shoddy option宁缺毋滥nìng quē wú lànsame as宁缺勿滥nìng quē wù làn