短处

• 拼音: duǎn chù
• 汉字拆解: 短 = 矢 (arrow) + 豆 (bean), meaning short; 处 (place/point)

含义

Shortcoming; weakness; deficiency. A person's weak point or area of inadequacy.

The opposite of 长处 (strength, strong point). Often used in self-reflection, evaluations, or comparisons. Carries a relatively gentle tone compared to 缺点 (flaw/defect).

例句

1. 每个人都有自己的长处和短处。
2. 你应该努力改正自己的短处。
3. 不要总是看别人的短处。

用法指南

语境: evaluation, self-reflection, everyday

语气: constructive

正确说法

• 知道自己的短处才能进步。(Knowing your weaknesses is how you improve.)
• 他的短处是不够耐心。(His weakness is a lack of patience.)

错误说法

• 你的短处太多了 (Avoid using 短处 too bluntly as criticism — it can be rude; soften with 可能 or 有些 for politeness)

起源与历史

Compound of 短 (short) and 处 (place, point), literally 'short place,' meaning an area where one falls short.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal