Writing
短处 (duǎn chù) — how to say "shortcoming" in Chinese
短处
Shortcoming
noun
Character composition
短
short
处
place
Radicals / Keys
矢
Arrow
#111 · shǐ · 5 strokes
夂
Go
#34 · zhǐ · 3 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
看到短处
kàndào duǎnchù
to see shortcomings
自己的短处
zìjǐ de duǎnchù
one's own shortcomings
Examples
每个人都有自己的短处。
Everyone has their own shortcomings.
他有短处。
He has a shortcoming.
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Frequently asked questions
Shortcoming meaning in Chinese
"shortcoming" in Chinese is 短处 (duǎn chù).
What does 短处 mean in English?
短处 (duǎn chù) means "Shortcoming".
How is 短处 pronounced?
It is pronounced duǎn chù (written as duan chu, duanchu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "shortcoming" in Chinese characters?
It is written 短处: 短 has 12 strokes, 处 has 5 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 短处?
短处 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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