COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 缺 is built
Traditional etymology note: 缶 (jar) suggests the meaning, while 夬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 缺 (quē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
deficiency
quēTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
quē
缺
deficiency
Common words
quē diǎn
缺点
weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage
quē shǎo
缺少
lack; shortage of; shortfall; to be short (of)
quē fá
缺乏
to lack; to be short of
duǎn quē
短缺
shortage
quē xiàn
缺陷
defect; flaw
cán quē
残缺
badly damaged; shattered
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
缺
缺
缺
缺
缺
缺
缺
缺
LEARNING TIP
Remember 缺
Say “quē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 缺
Common words and phrases
quē diǎn
weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage
quē shǎo
lack; shortage of; shortfall; to be short (of)
quē fá
to lack; to be short of
duǎn quē
shortage
quē xiàn
defect; flaw
cán quē
badly damaged; shattered
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“缺”。
Zhège zì shì “quē”.
This character is “缺”.
我正在学习“缺”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “quē” zì.
I am learning the character “缺”.
请写一遍“缺”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “quē”.
Please write “缺” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 缺?
缺 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 缺 (quē) mean?
缺 (quē) means deficiency.
What is the radical of 缺?
The radical of 缺 is 缶, associated with Not yet classified.