长处 (cháng chù) — strong points, good aspects
Definition
长处 means a person's good qualities or strong points, often paired with 短处 ('weakness'). More general than 优点 (typically a single merit) and broader than 特长 (a special skill).
noun
strong pointsgood aspects
Examples
- 长处。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de cháng chù hé duǎn chù.Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
- 长处。Nǐ yīng gāi duō fā huī zì jǐ de cháng chù.You should give full play to your strengths.
- 长处。Tā de zuì dà cháng chù shì néng shuō huì dào.His greatest strength is being eloquent.
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