Word: 紧缺 (jǐnquē) Traditional: 緊缺 紧缺 dictionary entry jǐnquē in short supply; scarce Full dictionary entry for 紧缺 Example sentences using 紧缺 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 山区的老师为什么这么紧缺？ Shānqū de lǎoshī wèishénme zhème jǐnquē? Why are teachers so scarce in the mountain areas? 懂技术的人才一直很紧缺。 Dǒng jìshù de réncái yìzhí hěn jǐnquē. Technically skilled people have always been in short supply.