Chinese phrase
数量〜 shù liàng 〜
Meaning
The quantity of ___ is insufficient
When to use it
It states that the quantity of an item is insufficient. It is common in simple business talk about orders, deliveries, or stock.
Example dialogue
验货时发现数量不足了。 yàn huò shí fā xiàn shù liàng bù zú le
During inspection, we found that the quantity was insufficient.
我们会尽快补发缺少的10件。 wǒ men huì jǐn kuài bǔ fā quē shǎo de 10 jiàn
We will send the 10 missing items as soon as possible.