不乏 (bù fá) — to have no shortage of; there is no lack of
Definition
Affirms there is plenty of something — 'not lacking in'. Always takes an object, unlike 缺乏 which emphasizes being short or deficient.
verb
to have no shortage ofthere is no lack of
Easily confused
Examples
- 不乏。Zhè ge xué xiào bù fá yōu xiù de xué shēng.This school has no lack of outstanding students.
- 不乏。Tā de zuò pǐn bù fá shēn kè de jiàn jiě.His works have no shortage of profound insights.
- ，不乏。Suī rán jīng yàn bù duō, dàn tā bù fá rè qíng.Although he lacks experience, he is not lacking in enthusiasm.
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