逊色 (xùn sè) — inferior, not as good (often used in negative constructions like 毫不逊色)
Definition
逊色 means 'inferior, not as good,' used almost only in negative constructions like 毫不逊色 ('in no way inferior'). It is more formal and written than 差, and focuses specifically on a comparative shortfall in quality rather than a general weakness.
inferiornot as good (often used in negative constructions like 毫不逊色)
Examples
- 逊色。Tā de biǎo yǎn yǔ zhuān yè yǎn yuán xiāng bǐ háo bú xùn sè.His performance is in no way inferior compared to that of professional actors.
- ，逊色。Zhè ge fāng àn suī rán jiǎn dān, dàn bìng bù bǐ nà ge fù zá de xùn sè.Although this plan is simple, it is not inferior to that complicated one.
- 逊色。Tā de cái huá zài tuán duì zhōng háo bú xùn sè yú rèn hé rén.Her talent is in no way inferior to anyone in the team.
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