not good enough; subpar
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
not good enough; subpar; unsatisfactory
neutralOften used to describe conditions, quality, performance, or health that are below average or expectations.
Tā他
zuì最
jìn近
shēn身
tǐ体
qiàn欠
jiā佳
，
xū需
yào要
duō多
xiū休
xī息
。
His health has been poor lately; he needs more rest.
Zhè这
cì次
kǎo考
shì试
de的
chéng成
jì绩
qiàn欠
jiā佳
，
wǒ我
děi得
jiā加
bèi倍
nǔ努
lì力
。
The results of this exam are subpar; I need to redouble my efforts.
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Zhè这
jiā家
cān餐
tīng厅
de的
fú服
wù务
zhì质
liàng量
qiàn欠
jiā佳
，
wǒ我
men们
xià下
cì次
bié别
lái来
le了
。
The service quality of this restaurant is unsatisfactory; let's not come here next time.
Yóu由
yú于
tiān天
qì气
qiàn欠
jiā佳
，
hù户
wài外
huó活
dòng动
bèi被
pò迫
qǔ取
xiāo消
。
Due to unfavorable weather, the outdoor activities were canceled.