Chinese word

缺点

Pronunciation

Pinyinquē diǎn

Meaning

  • nounshortcoming

Example

每个人都有缺点。měi gè rén dōu yǒu quē diǎn

Everyone has shortcomings.

Illustration for 缺点 (shortcoming)

More examples

他不愿意承认自己的缺点。tā bú yuàn yì chéng rèn zì jǐ de quē diǎn

He is unwilling to admit his shortcomings.

Core concept

A gap in a person, plan, or thing that makes it less complete and may lead to an unfavorable result.

Common phrases

  • 承认缺点chéng rèn quē diǎn

    admit shortcomings

  • 发现缺点fā xiàn quē diǎn

    discover shortcomings

  • 弥补缺点mí bǔ quē diǎn

    make up for shortcomings

Similar words

弱点ruò diǎn: A vulnerable area in a person's abilities that can create problems.
短处duǎn chù: An area of character or ability in which a person is not very good.

Definition in Chinese

指事物或人的不足之处、值得改进或可能带来不利影响的方面。zhǐ shì wù huò rén de bù zú zhī chù zhí de gǎi jìn huò kě néng dài lái bú lì yíng xiǎng de fāng miàn

Word origin

缺 (quē, "be lacking") + 点 (diǎn, "point") combines to mean a point where something is missing or falls short.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect separate nouns for a person's flaw and a product's drawback, but Chinese uses this one everyday noun for both people and things.

Other meanings

  • weaknessnoun
  • disadvantagenoun

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