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不足 (bù zú): to be insufficient, to lack; insufficiency, shortage

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to be insufficient, to lack; insufficiency, shortage
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb, noun
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

insufficient
lacking
deficiency
not enough
inadequate
not worth
cannot
should not

Chinese explanation

指数量或程度不够，达不到需要的标准，常用于描述资源、条件、能力等方面的缺少
也表示缺点或欠缺之处，如“不足之处”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

no

HSK 6

(bound form) foot

Example sentences

Due to insufficient funds, the project had to be postponed until next year.

Because he didn't get enough sleep, he always lacks energy during the day.

The waiters at this restaurant are inexperienced and often serve the wrong dishes.

If you feel you don't get enough exercise, you can walk an extra half hour every day.

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