长处

cháng chù

CL 个 gè

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. good aspects
2. strong points

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 短处 duǎn chù 短处 duǎn chù shortcoming weak points or shortcomings, direct opposite of 长处: shortcoming

Related words

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• 劣势 liè shì 劣势 liè shì inferior disadvantage or inferior position, related to comparison of strengths: inferior
• 优势 yōu shì 优势 yōu shì superiority advantage or superiority, often compared with 长处 in context of strengths: superiority

Synonyms

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• 优点 yōu diǎn 优点 yōu diǎn merit used to refer to positive attributes of a person or thing: merit

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 发挥 (to bring into play) or 发扬 (to develop), as in 发挥长处 or 发扬长处.

Common mistakes

Do not use 长处 to describe temporary or physical advantages; it emphasizes inherent or lasting positive qualities.

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 长处

• 处 处 chǔ: to reside
• 处 处 chù: place
• 长 长 cháng: length
• 长 长 zhǎng: chief