缺
点

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The word 缺点 is formed by combining two characters: 缺, which means "to lack" or "to be deficient", and 点, which in this context means "point" or "spot". Together, they create a conceptual compound where the literal notion of "a point of deficiency" is used metaphorically to mean "shortcoming" or "weakness", effectively pinpointing a specific aspect where something is lacking or imperfect.

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每个人都有自己的缺点。

Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de quēdiǎn.

Everyone has their own shortcomings.

他的主要缺点是粗心。

Tā de zhǔyào quēdiǎn shì cūxīn.

His main shortcoming is carelessness.

认识到缺点才能进步。

Rènshí dào quēdiǎn cái néng jìnbù.

Only by recognizing shortcomings can one make progress.

虽然他有缺点，但大家还是喜欢他。

Suīrán tā yǒu quēdiǎn, dàn dàjiā háishì xǐhuān tā.

Although he has shortcomings, everyone still likes him.

在评估产品时，我们必须考虑它的所有缺点。

Zài pínggū chǎnpǐn shí, wǒmen bìxū kǎolǜ tā de suǒyǒu quēdiǎn.

When evaluating a product, we must consider all its shortcomings.

Word Definition - 缺点

quē diǎn weak point; fault; shortcoming; disadvantage; CL:個|个[gè]

Individual Character Details

缺 quē
点 diǎn