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不周

Word · Adjective

inconsiderate; inadequate; not thorough

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

inconsiderate; not thoughtful; lacking in hospitality

formal

Used to describe a lack of proper consideration, thoughtfulness, or adequate hospitality shown towards others.

Zhè这
cì次
jiē接
dài待
rú如
yǒu有
bù不
zhōu周
 ,
hái还
qǐng请
duō多
duō多
bāo包
hán涵
 。

If our reception has been inadequate in any way, please forgive us.

Tā他
kǎo考
lǜ虑
bù不
zhōu周
 ,
dǎo导
zhì致
le了
yán严
zhòng重
de的
hòu后
guǒ果
 。

His lack of thorough consideration led to serious consequences.

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Duì对
kè客
rén人
zhāo招
dài待
bù不
zhōu周
 ,
shì是
wǒ我
men们
zhǔ主
rén人
de的
shī失
lǐ礼
 。

Not entertaining our guests adequately is a discourtesy on our part as hosts.

2.

adjective

incomplete; insufficient; not comprehensive

formal

Refers to something that is lacking in completeness, thoroughness, or sufficiency, often in planning, argument, or preparation.

Zhè这
fèn份
bào报
gào告
nèi内
róng容
bù不
zhōu周
 ,
xū需
yào要
jìn进
yī一
bù步
bǔ补
chōng充
 。

This report's content is incomplete and needs further supplementation.

Yóu由
yú于
zhǔn准
bèi备
bù不
zhōu周
 ,
xiàng项
mù目
qǐ启
dòng动
yù遇
dào到
le了
hěn很
duō多
kùn困
nán难
 。

Due to insufficient preparation, the project encountered many difficulties upon launch.