弱项 (ruò xiàng) — weak point, weak area, weakness
Definition
弱项 specifically means a weak area or skill in performance or ability (e.g., a subject, a task). It pairs naturally with 优势, whereas 缺点/短处/弱点 describe a personal flaw or general shortcoming.
noun
weak pointweak areaweakness
Examples
- 弱项。Tā zuì dà de ruò xiàng shì quē fá nài xīn.His biggest weakness is a lack of patience.
- 弱项，。Bié zǒng dīng zhe zì jǐ de ruò xiàng, duō fā huī yōu shì.Don't always focus on your weak areas; play to your strengths.
- ，弱项。Jīng guò xùn liàn, tā de ruò xiàng yǐ jīng gǎi shàn le hěn duō.After training, her weak points have improved a lot.
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