Writing
缺点 (quēdiǎn) — how to say "shortcoming" in Chinese
缺点
Shortcoming, flaw
noun
Character composition
缺
to lack
点
point
Radicals / Keys
火
Fire
#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes
缶
Jar
#121 · fǒu · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
缺点很多
quēdiǎn hěn duō
many shortcomings
改正缺点
gǎizhèng quēdiǎn
correct shortcomings
Examples
虽然他工作能力很强，但是不擅长和同事交流，这是他需要改进的一个缺点。
Although he has strong work ability, he is not good at communicating with colleagues, which is a shortcoming he needs to improve.
每个人都有自己的缺点。
Everyone has their own shortcomings.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "shortcoming" in Chinese?
"shortcoming" in Chinese is 缺点 (quēdiǎn).
缺点 meaning in English
缺点 (quēdiǎn) means "Shortcoming, flaw".
How is 缺点 pronounced?
It is pronounced quēdiǎn (written as quedian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "shortcoming" in Chinese characters?
It is written 缺点: 缺 has 10 strokes, 点 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 缺点?
缺点 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.
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