絀 (zyut3) — insufficient; inadequate in Cantonese
zyut˗₃絀简 绌
Mandarin Pinyin: chu4
Meaning of 絀
nouninsufficient; inadequate
Words Containing 絀
短絀dyun2 zyut3
deficient; short of; fall short
相形見絀soeng1 jing4 gin3 zyut3
pale into insignificance; pale beside another; prove inferior by contrast
將勤補絀zoeng1 kan4 bou2 zyut3
to compensate for lack of ability through hard work
緊絀gan2 zyut3
in short supply; in desperate need of
左支右絀zo2 zi1 jau6 zyut6
not have enough money to cover the expenses; be unable to cope with a situation; be in straitened circumstances
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