缺点 (quēdiǎn) — how to say "shortcoming" in Chinese

Measure word: 个 (gè)

缺点

Shortcoming, flaw

Radicals / Keys

Fire

#86 · huǒ · 4 strokes

Jar

#121 · fǒu · 6 strokes

Synonyms

缺陷

defect, flaw, shortcoming

quē xiàn · formal, structural flaw

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).

What does 缺点 mean 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.

What HSK level is 缺点?

缺点 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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