短处 (duǎn chù) — shortcoming, weak point, defect
Definition
短处 means 'shortcoming, weak point' in a person, often paired with 长处 ('strength'). It's close to 缺点 and 弱点; 缺点 is the most common everyday word, 弱点 emphasizes vulnerability.
noun
shortcomingweak pointdefect
Examples
- 短处。Chéng rèn zì jǐ de duǎn chù xū yào yǒng qì.Admitting one's own shortcomings takes courage.
- 短处。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu duǎn chù hé cháng chù.Everyone has both weaknesses and strengths.
- 短处。Tā de zuì dà duǎn chù shì quē fá nài xīn.His biggest shortcoming is lack of patience.
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