defect; flaw; imperfection; disability
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
defect; flaw; shortcoming; imperfection
neutralRefers broadly to an inherent weakness, imperfection, or inadequate part in an object, system, plan, or a person's character/ability.
Zhè这
kuǎn款
shǒu手
jī机
de的
shè设
jì计
cún存
zài在
míng明
xiǎn显
quē缺
xiàn陷
。
There is an obvious flaw in the design of this mobile phone.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
zhèng正
shì视
zì自
jǐ己
de的
xìng性
gé格
quē缺
xiàn陷
。
We should face up to our own character flaws.
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Zhè这
fèn份
jì计
huà划
bù不
wán完
shàn善
，
yǒu有
quē缺
xiàn陷
。
This plan is not perfect; it has shortcomings.
noun
disability; impairment; birth defect; functional deficiency
neutralSpecifically refers to physical, sensory, cognitive, or developmental impairments, often used in medical, social, or technical contexts.
Tā他
xiān先
tiān天
yǒu有
shēng生
lǐ理
quē缺
xiàn陷
，
dàn但
fēi非
cháng常
lè乐
guān观
jiān坚
qiáng强
。
He was born with a physical disability, but he is very optimistic and strong.
Tīng听
lì力
quē缺
xiàn陷
kě可
yǐ以
tōng通
guò过
zhù助
tīng听
qì器
lái来
bǔ补
cháng偿
。
Hearing impairments can be compensated for with hearing aids.
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Jī基
yīn因
quē缺
xiàn陷
kě可
néng能
dǎo导
zhì致
yī一
xiē些
yí遗
chuán传
jí疾
bìng病
。
Genetic defects can cause some hereditary diseases.