Definition
不乏 (bù fá) means 'there is no lack of' — it asserts that something is abundant. It is the positive counterpart of 缺乏 (quē fá 'to lack, to be short of'). 不乏 is more formal and used in written or elevated speech, while 缺乏 is neutral and common in both speech and writing.
verb
to have no shortage ofthere is no lack of
Easily confused
- 步伐bù fásound-alikepace, step (both literal and figurative)
- 不法bù fǎsound-alikeillegal, lawless
Examples
- 不乏。Zhège xuéxiào bù fá yōuxiù de xuéshēng.This school has no lack of outstanding students.
- 不乏。Tā de zuòpǐn bù fá shēnkè de jiànjiě.His works have no shortage of profound insights.
- ，不乏。Suīrán jīngyàn bù duō, dàn tā bù fá rèqíng.Although he lacks experience, he is not lacking in enthusiasm.
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