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不足

bùzú

Description

"不足"的意思是不够，数量或程度没有达到需要的水平。

"不足" means not enough; the quantity or degree does not reach the required level.

比如睡觉时间太少，我们可以说"睡眠不足"。

For example, if you sleep too little, we can say "睡眠不足" (sleep不足).

Meanings

不足bùzú

insufficient; not enough

我今天睡眠不足，很累。

I didn't get enough sleep today and feel very tired.

不足bùzú

less than; under (a number)

这个班不足二十个学生。

There are fewer than twenty students in this class.

不足bùzú

shortcoming; weak point

这个计划还有很多不足。

This plan still has many shortcomings.

Related words

充足缺乏不够足够缺点

Notes

  • Etymology

    不 (not) + 足 (enough/sufficient), literally "not enough".

  • Nuance

    more formal than 不够; often used in fixed phrases like 睡眠不足, 资金不足.

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