优点 (yōu diǎn) — advantage, merit, strong point

Definition

优点 highlights a strong point of a person or thing, often paired with 缺点. It's more concrete than the general 'benefit' of 好处 and more everyday than the written 特长 ('special skill').

noun
advantagemeritstrong point
Measure word · 个, 项

Examples

  • 优点
    Tā yǒu jǐ gè yōu diǎn, bú pà kùn nan.
    He has several strengths; he's not afraid of difficulties.
  • 优点
    Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de yōu diǎn hé quē diǎn.
    Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
  • 优点
    Tā yǒu yí xiàng yōu diǎn shì huì shuō sān zhǒng yǔ yán.
    One of his strengths is that he can speak three languages.

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