优劣 (yōu liè) — merits and demerits; good and bad points; relative strengths and weaknesses
Definition
优劣 refers to both sides together — strengths and weaknesses viewed as a pair. Unlike 缺点 (only the bad side), it frames a balanced comparison.
noun
merits and demeritsgood and bad pointsrelative strengths and weaknesses
Examples
- 优劣。Zhè ge chǎn pǐn de yōu liè hěn míng xiǎn.The merits and demerits of this product are obvious.
- 优劣。Wǒ men xū yào zǐ xì fēn xī liǎng gè fāng àn de yōu liè.We need to carefully analyze the pros and cons of the two plans.
- 优劣。Tā néng gòu kè guān dì píng jià měi gè rén de yōu liè.He can objectively evaluate each person's strengths and weaknesses.
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