Definition
弱项 (ruò xiàng) refers to a specific weak area or aspect, often in skills, subjects, or performance — like a weak subject in school. It is more concrete and situational than 弱点 (ruò diǎn, general weakness) and 缺点 (quē diǎn, defect or flaw). 短处 (duǎn chù) is similar but more personal, while 弱势 (ruò shì) describes a disadvantaged position or group.
noun
weak pointweak areaweakness
Examples
- 弱项。Tā zuì dà de ruò xiàng shì quēfá nàixīn.His biggest weakness is a lack of patience.
- 弱项，。Bié zǒng dīngzhe zìjǐ de ruò xiàng, duō fāhuī yōushì.Don't always focus on your weak areas; play to your strengths.
- ，弱项。Jīngguò xùnliàn, tā de ruò xiàng yǐjīng gǎishàn le hěnduō.After training, her weak points have improved a lot.
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