稀缺
Describing resources or goods that are in short supply or limited availability compared to demand.
Examples
3 of 5人才稀缺是目前许多行业面临的问题。
Scarcity of talent is a problem facing many industries at present.
稀缺的商品往往价格昂贵。
Scarce commodities are often expensive.
经济学研究如何分配稀缺资源。
Economics studies how to allocate scarce resources.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of '稀' (thin/rare) and '缺' (missing/gap).
Quick Quiz
由于连续几年的干旱，粮食变得十分_____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 稀缺
Examples
人才稀缺是目前许多行业面临的问题。
businessScarcity of talent is a problem facing many industries at present.
稀缺的商品往往价格昂贵。
everydayScarce commodities are often expensive.
经济学研究如何分配稀缺资源。
academicEconomics studies how to allocate scarce resources.
这种野生动物已经变得极其稀缺。
formalThis wild animal has become extremely rare/scarce.
在偏远山区，教育资源依然稀缺。
academicIn remote mountainous areas, educational resources are still scarce.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
物以稀为贵
things are valued when they are scarce
Often Confused With
缺乏 is a general verb for 'lacking', while 稀缺 is an adjective specifically describing the state of limited supply in society or nature.
Usage Notes
A fundamental term for IELTS topics involving economics, environment, and social issues.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say '我稀缺钱' (wrong), it should be '钱很稀缺' or '我缺乏钱'.
Memory Tip
Think of '稀' (thin/rare) and '缺' (missing/gap).
Word Origin
From '稀' (rare) and '缺' (lack/shortage).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
由于连续几年的干旱，粮食变得十分_____。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 稀缺
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