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残缺

殘缺
cánquē
adjective HSK 7-9 #19,934

Meanings

  1. 1 incomplete
  2. 2 badly damaged
  3. 3 deficient
  4. 4 fragmentary

Examples

HSK 5
他身体虽然残缺，但意志坚强。
Tā shēntǐ suīrán cánquē, dàn yìzhì jiānqiáng.
Although his body is impaired, his willpower is strong.
HSK 7-9
这座雕像已经残缺不全了。
Zhè zuò diāoxiàng yǐjīng cánquē-bùquán le.
This statue is already badly damaged and incomplete.
HSK 7-9
出土的文物有些残缺。
Chūtǔ de wénwù yǒuxiē cánquē.
Some of the unearthed relics are damaged.

Tips

usage
残缺不全 is a common four-character expression meaning 'incomplete and fragmentary.' 残缺 can describe physical objects (damaged artifacts) or figuratively refer to physical disabilities.

Stroke Order

残 cán
缺 quē