Meaning
缺陷 refers to a defect, flaw, or imperfection in something or someone. It can describe physical defects in products or objects, personality shortcomings in people, or weaknesses in systems and plans. The word carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation and is used in both formal and everyday contexts.
Usage
This word is commonly used in technical, medical, and quality control contexts to describe manufacturing defects or design flaws. In everyday speech, it can refer to character flaws or personal shortcomings, though it sounds more formal than colloquial alternatives. Often appears in written language, product reviews, and professional discussions about problems or imperfections.
Examples
- 01这个产品有很多质量缺陷，需要改进。, .This product has many quality defects and needs improvement.
- 02每个人都有缺陷，没有人是完美的。, .Everyone has flaws; no one is perfect.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个缺陷
- 处几处缺陷
Common collocations
- 先天缺陷congenital defect
- 性格缺陷character flaw
- 产品缺陷product defect
- 弥补缺陷to make up for defects
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 缺 (to lack/be missing) with 陷 (trap/depression/flaw), literally suggesting something that is missing or has fallen into a defective state.