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    Referring to a shortcoming with 缺点 (quēdiǎn)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 缺点

    Explanation

    缺点 (quēdiǎn) means "shortcoming," "flaw," or "weakness," referring to a negative quality or deficiency in a person or thing. It is the opposite of 优点 (advantage/strength).

    Examples

    • 每个人都有缺点，重要的是愿意改正。

      měi gè rén dōu yǒu quē diǎn, zhòng yào de shì yuàn yì gǎi zhèng.

      Everyone has shortcomings; what matters is the willingness to correct them.

    • 这款手机的最大缺点是电池不耐用。

      zhè kuǎn shǒu jī de zuì dà quē diǎn shì diàn chí bù nài yòng.

      The biggest shortcoming of this phone is that the battery doesn't last long.

    • 他很诚实，从不回避自己的缺点。

      tā hěn chéng shí, cóng bù huí bì zì jǐ de quē diǎn.

      He is very honest and never avoids acknowledging his own shortcomings.

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