弱点 (ruò diǎn) — weakness, weak point, shortcoming
Definition
弱点 is 'weak point / weakness', typically a flaw in a person, plan, or system. Unlike 缺点 (a defect or drawback) or 短处 (a personal shortcoming), 弱点 often points to a specific vulnerable spot rather than a general flaw.
noun
weaknessweak pointshortcoming
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 弱点，。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de ruò diǎn, chéng rèn tā men bìng bù róng yì.Everyone has their own weaknesses; admitting them is not easy.
- 弱点。Zhè ge fāng àn de ruò diǎn zài yú chéng běn tài gāo.The weakness of this plan lies in the high cost.
- 弱点，。Tā de zuǒ tuǐ shì shēn tǐ shàng de yí gè ruò diǎn, pǎo bù de shí hou róng yì shòu shāng.His left leg is a physical weak point; it's easy to get injured when running.
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