劣势 (liè shì): inferior; disadvantaged

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HSK 7noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: inferior; disadvantaged
Characters: 2
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

inferior
disadvantaged

Chinese explanation

指在条件、力量或位置上不如对方，处于较弱或较差的一方
与“优势”相对，常用于比赛、竞争、谈判等场合。

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Example sentences

Our team was at a disadvantage in height, but the coach arranged a tactics of quick passing and agile movement, and we eventually won the game.

Because she had no local work experience, she was clearly at a disadvantage when job hunting, so she took the initiative to do an internship to make up for this shortcoming.

This small company is at a disadvantage in terms of funding, but by focusing on a niche market, it gradually gained a firm foothold.

At the start of the match he was two games behind and at a disadvantage, but he adjusted his mindset in time, chased point by point, and finally turned defeat into victory.

In negotiations, if the other party has more information, you can easily be at a disadvantage, so you need to prepare thoroughly in advance.

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