joek6 dim2弱點弱点
Jyutpingjoek6 dim2
Yaleyeukh dím
Definition
(noun) Weakness
neutralpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on a vulnerability or a flaw that can be exploited, rather than just a general character defect. It is frequently used in competitive contexts like sports, debates, or strategic planning to describe an area where someone or something is susceptible to attack or failure.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 zi6 gei2 jau5 me1 joek6 dim2
你知唔知自己有咩弱點？
Do you know what your own weaknesses are?
keoi5 hou2 cing1 co2 deoi3 sau2 ge3 joek6 dim2 hai2 bin1
佢好清楚對手嘅弱點喺邊。
He knows very clearly where the opponent's weakness lies.
Related words
Common phrases
zi3 ming6 joek6 dim2
致命弱點
fatal weakness
bou6 lou6 joek6 dim2
暴露弱點
expose a weakness
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe a minor personality quirk or a simple mistake. It carries a sense of structural or fundamental vulnerability that is more serious than a mere shortcoming or 缺點.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
