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短板
duǎnbǎn
Description
"短板"的意思是一个人或一个东西最弱的地方。
"短板" means the weakest point of a person or thing.
如果你想变得更好,就要努力补上自己的短板。
If you want to improve, you need to work hard to make up for your "短板".
Meanings
短板duǎnbǎn
weakness; weak point; shortcoming
数学是他的短板。
Math is his weak point.
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Notes
- Etymology
from the "bucket theory"—a barrel's short plank (短板) limits how much water it holds.
- Nuance
often used in work or study contexts to mean the area needing improvement.
In videos
“就是如果你总拿自己的短板”
“这块短板终于被补上了”
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