him3 kyut3欠缺
Jyutpinghim3 kyut3
Yalehim kyut
Definition
To lack, be short of, or be deficient; also a deficiency or shortcoming.
- to lack; to be deficient; to be short of
- deficiency; shortcoming; lack
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How it's used
Focuses on a lack of something abstract or qualitative, such as skills, experience, or emotional depth. It sounds more formal and analytical compared to just saying 唔夠 or 少咗. It is frequently used in professional or academic contexts to point out areas for improvement.
Examples
His report still has many shortcomings and needs revision.
What deficiencies do you think this plan has?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical objects or quantities that are simply missing, like saying 欠缺兩蚊 for being short two dollars, where 唔夠 is far more natural.
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Grammar guides
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