This is the 4083rd most frequent Chinese word.
匮乏
"Lacking" or "in short supply."
It denotes a lack or insufficiency in resources, emphasizing the unavailability.
现代社会中，许多地区仍然存在资源匮乏的问题。
In modern society, many regions still experience the issue of resource scarcity.
It signifies an absence or deficiency in personal abilities, highlighting limitations.
个人能力匮乏可能会影响职业发展。
Lack of personal skills might affect career growth.
Here, it suggests a shortage of information, impacting the process of decision-making.