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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。
"不足" means not enough, the quantity or degree does not meet the need.
比如"睡眠不足"就是睡得不够。
For example, "睡眠不足" means not getting enough sleep.
Meanings
不足bùzú
not enough; insufficient; lacking
我睡眠不足，很累。
I haven't had enough sleep and I'm very tired.
不足bùzú
less than; not up to (a number)
这里不足十个人。
There are fewer than ten people here.
不足bùzú
shortcoming; deficiency
这个计划还有不足的地方。
This plan still has some shortcomings.
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Notes
- Etymology
不 (not) + 足 (enough/sufficient), literally "not sufficient".
- Nuance
more formal than 不够; common in written and set phrases like 睡眠不足.
In videos
“他会出现这种褪黑素分泌的不足。”
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