通病 (tōng) — common failing; widespread problem
Definition
A 通病 is a common flaw or weakness shared across a group — something many people, companies, or systems all suffer from, not an individual mistake.
noun
common failingwidespread problem
Examples
- 通病。Hěn duō gōng sī de tōng shì quē fá chuàng xīn.A common failing of many companies is a lack of innovation.
- 通病。Tuō yán shì xiàn dài rén de yí gè tōng.Procrastination is a common problem of modern people.
- 通病。Jiào yù xì tǒng de tōng shì guò dù yìng shì.A common failing of the education system is excessive test-taking.
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