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disadvantage

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

lie4shi4 lièshì

Meaning


Primary

disadvantage

Alternatives

inferior position

Mnemonic


劣势 Disadvantage refers to a part of your 势 force that is 劣 inferior to others in the same position.

Usage


在 比赛 中, 我们 一直 处于 劣势。

In the match, we were always at a disadvantage.

他 因为 缺乏 经验 而 处于 劣势。

He is at a disadvantage because he lacks experience.

虽然 我们 处于 劣势, 但 还是 赢 了。

Although we were at a disadvantage, we still won.