English–Chinese
“in short supply” in Chinese
How to say “in short supply” in Chinese
“In short supply” in Chinese is 紧缺 (jǐn quē).
A pressure point forms when available goods or workers cannot keep up with immediate need.
Example sentences with 紧缺
研究经费紧缺导致课题进展缓慢。yán jiū jīng fèi jǐn quē dǎo zhì kè tí jìn zhǎn huǎn màn
Research funding is in short supply, so the project is progressing slowly.
Tips for using 紧缺
- It does not necessarily mean that none exists; goods or staff can be 紧缺 (jǐnquē, "in short supply") when some are available but cannot meet current demand.
Other Chinese words for “in short supply”
最近口罩供不应求，药店很难买到。zuì jìn kǒu zhào gōng bú yìng qiú yào diàn hěn nán mǎi dào
Recently, masks have been in short supply, and they are hard to buy at drugstores.