短处

duǎn chù

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. shortcoming
2. defect
3. fault
4. one's weak points

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 优点 yōu diǎn 优点 yōu diǎn merit 长处与短处对比: merit

Related words

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• 不足 bù zú 不足 bù zú insufficient 不足之处: insufficient

Synonyms

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• 缺点 quē diǎn 缺点 quē diǎn weak point 通用缺点: weak point
• 弱点 ruò diǎn 弱点 ruò diǎn weak point 薄弱环节: weak point

Usage notes

Common mistakes

注意：“短处”不能用于指物理长度，专指缺点。

Formality

“短处”比较正式，常用于书面或严肃场合。

Example Sentences

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每个人都有自己的长处和 短处 。

Everyone has their own strengths and shortcomings.

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Child Words of 短处

• 短 短 duǎn: short
• 处 处 chǔ: to reside
• 处 处 chù: place