逊色

• Pinyin: xùn sè
• Desglose de hanzi: 逊 = 辶 + 孙 (yield, defer); 色 = 色 (color/quality)

Significado

quedar por debajo; ser inferior

A comparative term indicating lower quality or ability relative to something else. Often used in negative constructions to praise something as being just as good.

Ejemplos

1. 这部续集比原作略显逊色。
2. 他的表现丝毫不逊色于专业选手。
3. 国产品牌在质量上已不逊色于进口货。

Guía de uso

Contexto: comparisons, reviews, evaluations

Tono: analytical

Correcto

• 这款新产品毫不逊色于国际品牌。(This new product is in no way inferior to international brands.)
• 她的演技比前辈稍显逊色。(Her acting is slightly inferior to her predecessors.)

Incorrecto

• 他很逊色 — needs comparison object; say 他比某人逊色 or 他不逊色于某人

Origen e historia

逊 (yield/inferior) + 色 (quality/appearance)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal