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    Using 缺陷 (quēxiàn) to refer to 'defect'

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 缺陷

    Explanation

    The noun 缺陷 (quēxiàn) means 'defect,' 'flaw,' or 'shortcoming,' referring to an imperfection or weakness in something. It combines 缺 (lack) and 陷 (to sink/trap). It is used in both technical contexts (product defects, software bugs) and abstract ones (character flaws, systemic weaknesses).

    Examples

    • 这款产品存在严重的设计缺陷。

      zhè kuǎn chǎnpǐn cúnzài yánzhòng de shèjì quēxiàn.

      This product has a serious design flaw.

    • 每个人都有自己的缺陷，没有人是完美的。

      měige rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de quēxiàn, méiyǒu rén shì wánměi de.

      Everyone has their own flaws; no one is perfect.

    • 工程师正在排查系统中的缺陷。

      gōngchéngshī zhèngzài páichá xìtǒng zhōng de quēxiàn.

      The engineers are investigating defects in the system.

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