Definition
劣 is a formal stative verb meaning 'inferior, of low quality'. Unlike the common word 差 (chà), 劣 is more literary and appears mainly in fixed compounds such as 劣质 ('inferior quality'), 劣势 ('disadvantage / inferior position'), and 恶劣 ('harsh, vile'). You'll encounter it in formal writing, news, and technical descriptions, but rarely in everyday conversation. Its antonym is 优 (yōu) 'excellent'.
s.v.
inferiorof low quality (formal, often in compounds)
Examples
- 。Zhè jiā gōngsī mài de dōu shì liè zhì chǎnpǐn.This company sells only inferior products.
- 。Bǐsài kāishǐ hòu wǒfāng yìzhí chǔyú liè shì.Our side has been at a disadvantage since the start of the game.
- ，。Zuìjìn tiānqì è liè, chūmén yào duō chuān yīfu.The weather has been harsh recently; wear more clothes when going out.
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