缺点

quē diǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. weak point
2. fault
3. shortcoming
4. disadvantage

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 优点 yōu diǎn 优点 yōu diǎn merit 缺点与优点相对: merit

Related words

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• 缺陷 quē xiàn 缺陷 quē xiàn defect; flaw 缺陷多指客观存在的欠缺: defect; flaw
• 不足 bù zú 不足 bù zú insufficient 不足强调不够好的地方: insufficient

Synonyms

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• 短处 duǎn chù 短处 duǎn chù shortcoming 短处指不足之处: shortcoming

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often misuse 缺点 for temporary mistakes; use 错误 for errors, 缺点 for inherent flaws.

Formality

缺点 is neutral; 不足之处 is more formal and indirect in criticism.

Example Sentences

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他总爱嘲笑别人的 缺点 。

He always likes to mock others' shortcomings.

每个人都有自己的 缺点 。

Everyone has their own shortcomings.

这个手机有一个固有的 缺点 。

This phone has an inherent flaw.

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Words Containing 缺点

• 零缺点 零缺点 líng quē diǎn: zero defect

Child Words of 缺点

• 缺 缺 quē: deficiency
• 点 点 diǎn: point