Writing
缺陷 (quē xiàn) — how to say "defect" in Chinese
缺陷
Defect, flaw, shortcoming
noun
Character composition
缺
to lack, to be short of
陷
to sink into, to fall into (a trap)
Radicals / Keys
缶
Jar
#121 · fǒu · 6 strokes
阜
Mound
#170 · fù · 8 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
存在缺陷
cún zài quē xiàn
have defects
生理缺陷
shēng lǐ quē xiàn
physical defect
性格缺陷
xìng gé quē xiàn
personality flaw
Examples
这个计划有一个明显的缺陷。
This plan has an obvious flaw.
他有缺陷。
He has a flaw.
Frequently asked questions
Defect in Chinese meaning
"defect" in Chinese is 缺陷 (quē xiàn).
缺陷 meaning in English
缺陷 (quē xiàn) means "Defect, flaw, shortcoming".
How is 缺陷 pronounced?
It is pronounced quē xiàn (written as que xian, quexian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "defect" in Chinese characters?
It is written 缺陷: 缺 has 10 strokes, 陷 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 缺陷?
缺陷 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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