缺
陷

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The word 缺陷 is formed by combining two characters: 缺, which means deficiency or lack, and 陷, which means to sink or fall. Together, they create a compound word where 缺 conveys the idea of something being missing or inadequate, and 陷 adds the sense of a downfall or weakness, resulting in the overall meaning of a defect or flaw.

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这个产品有一个小缺陷。

zhè ge chǎn pǐn yǒu yī ge xiǎo quē xiàn.

This product has a minor defect.

我发现了这个计划的缺陷。

wǒ fā xiàn le zhè ge jì huà de quē xiàn.

I have discovered a flaw in this plan.

每个人都有自己的优点和缺陷。

měi ge rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de yōu diǎn hé quē xiàn.

Everyone has their own strengths and shortcomings.

这座建筑的缺陷需要立即修补。

zhè zuò jiàn zhù de quē xiàn xū yào lì jí xiū bǔ.

The flaw in this building needs to be repaired immediately.

科学家正在研究如何从基因层面修复先天缺陷。

kē xué jiā zhèng zài yán jiū rú hé cóng jī yīn céng miàn xiū fù xiān tiān quē xiàn.

Scientists are researching how to repair congenital defects at the genetic level.

Word Definition - 缺陷

quē xiàn defect; flaw

Individual Character Details

缺 quē
陷 xiàn