缺点

quē diǎn

fault

这个产品的缺点是价格太高。

The fault of this product is that it's too expensive.

general

A fault or shortcoming; a negative aspect or disadvantage of something or someone.

每个人都有缺点，但也有优点。

Everyone has faults, but also strengths.

这款手机的缺点是电池续航不够好。

The fault of this phone is that its battery life isn't great.

Often used in contrast with '优点' (advantage).

Collocations

优点和缺点advantages and disadvantages主要缺点main drawback弥补缺点make up for shortcomings

advantages and disadvantages

to make up for shortcomings

'缺点' is often paired with '优点' (advantages) in comparisons.

From '缺' (lack) + '点' (point/aspect). Literally 'lacking points' or 'points of deficiency'.

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe flaws in objects, people, or ideas.

缺

lack

root

点

point/aspect

root

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