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缺角

quē jiǎodictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
(of a square shape, such as a house plan) to have a corner missing / (fig.) to lack something / missing piece
Sources & editorial notes

Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

缺角 缺角 [que1 jiao3] /(of a square shape, such as a house plan) to have a corner missing/(fig.) to lack something/missing piece/

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Reference information

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Character information

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  • 缺
    quē

    deficiency / lack / scarce / vacant post / to run short of

  • 角
    jiǎo

    angle / corner / horn / horn-shaped / unit of money equal to 0.1 yuan, or 10 cents (a dime) / CL:個|个[gè]

    jué

    role (theater) / to compete / ancient three legged wine vessel / third note of pentatonic scale

    Jué

    surname Jue

Reference definitions from CC-CEDICT.