(bound form) to have no; to be without, as in 乏人问津 fá​rén​wèn​jīn

person; people; human being; a human

To ask about or show interest in something, such as prices, a situation, or a potential purchase; often used in the negative to mean that something is neglected or has no buyers.

to be short of people; to lack personnel

(bound form) a ferry crossing; a ford on a river