Senses
缺 to lack
to be short of; to run short of; to lack something that should be present
缺 flaw
(bound form) a fault or imperfection; a mistake
缺 to be absent
to fail to show up; to be absent from a required place
缺 incomplete
(bound form) chipped; broken; damaged; missing a part
缺 gap
(bound form) an opening; a breach; a nick or notch
缺 [vacancy]
an opening or vacancy for a job or official position
缺 to decline
(literary) to decline; to weaken; to be in a state of decay (often referring to royal authority or traditions)