缺席

quēxí
to be absent

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 缺 quē
  1. deficiency
  2. lack
  3. scarce
  4. vacant post
  5. to run short of
=2 席 xí
  1. woven mat
  2. seat
  3. banquet
  4. place in a democratic assembly
  5. classifier for banquets, conversations etc
=2 席 xí woven mat (variant of 席 xí)