紧缺 jǐnquē in short supply
in short supply; scarce
How to remember 紧缺: 紧 tight + 缺 lack = in short supply.
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- In short supply, scarce (of goods, resources, talent) - 物资紧缺 (wùzī jǐnquē) supplies are scarce; 紧缺人才 in-demand/scarce talent.
- Emphasizes urgent scarcity relative to demand.
- Near 短缺 (duǎnquē, shortage); 紧缺 stresses the tightness/urgency of the gap.