When something is 低效的 (dīxiàode), it means it's inefficient or has low efficiency. Think of it like this: if you have a job to do and it takes a very long time, or uses a lot of resources without good results, then it's inefficient.
For example, if you spend all day trying to learn Chinese but only learn one new word, that's 低效的 learning. Or if a machine breaks down a lot and takes a long time to fix, it's a 低效的 machine.
When something is 低效的 (dīxiàode), it means it's inefficient or has low efficiency. This often describes a process, method, or even a person's work style. If a task takes too long or uses too many resources for the result it produces, you can say it's 低效的. For example, a 低效的 meeting might run over time without achieving its goals. Try to be efficient, not 低效的!
When something is 低效的 (dīxiào de), it means it's inefficient or not producing good results for the effort put in. Imagine a machine that uses a lot of energy but doesn't make much product – that's 低效的. Or a study method where you spend hours but don't learn much – also 低效的. It's often used to describe processes, methods, or systems that could be improved to save time, energy, or resources.
When something is 低效的 (dīxiàode), it means it's inefficient or not producing the desired results effectively. Think about a process that takes too long or uses too many resources for what it achieves.
For example, if a team's communication system is 低效的, it might lead to misunderstandings and delays in projects. Or, if a machine is 低效的, it consumes a lot of energy but has a low output.
The key idea is a lack of optimal performance or productivity. It often implies that improvements are needed to make something more streamlined and effective.
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这个方法很低效。
This method is very inefficient.
很 (hěn) means 'very'.
低效的工作让我很累。
Inefficient work makes me very tired.
的 (de) is a possessive particle, similar to 's in English.
我们需要改变这种低效的方式。
We need to change this inefficient way.
需要 (xūyào) means 'need'.
他做事情总是很低效。
He always does things very inefficiently.
总是 (zǒngshì) means 'always'.
低效的沟通会浪费时间。
Inefficient communication wastes time.
会 (huì) means 'will' or 'can'.
这个机器太低效了。
This machine is too inefficient.
太...了 (tài...le) means 'too...'.
我们应该避免低效的活动。
We should avoid inefficient activities.
应该 (yīnggāi) means 'should'.
低效的学习方法不好。
Inefficient study methods are not good.
不好 (bù hǎo) means 'not good'.
低效的工作方式会浪费很多时间。
Inefficient work methods waste a lot of time.
这个项目因为低效的管理而失败了。
This project failed due to inefficient management.
我们应该避免低效的沟通。
We should avoid inefficient communication.
这家公司的工作效率很低效。
This company's work efficiency is very low/inefficient.
低效的会议没有帮助。
Inefficient meetings are not helpful.
他做事情总是很低效。
He always does things inefficiently.
这种方法太低效了，我们需要改变。
This method is too inefficient; we need to change.
低效的流程会影响生产力。
Inefficient processes affect productivity.
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This is the direct opposite: 'high efficiency'.
Means 'effective' or 'valid'. Something can be effective but still inefficient if it uses too many resources.
Means 'useless'. While something inefficient might seem useless, 'useless' implies no function at all, whereas 'inefficient' implies poor function.
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Often confused with 'inefficient' because something slow might also be inefficient. However, '慢' purely describes speed.
慢 (màn) means 'slow' in terms of speed. 低效的 (dīxiàode) means 'inefficient' in terms of output relative to effort or resources.
他跑步很<b>慢</b>，但是他的学习效率很高。(He runs very <b>slowly</b>, but his learning efficiency is very high.)
People might be inefficient because they are lazy, leading to confusion. But laziness is a personality trait, while inefficiency describes a process or outcome.
懒惰 (lǎnduò) means 'lazy'. 低效的 (dīxiàode) describes something that doesn't produce good results for the effort put in.
他不是<b>懒惰</b>，只是工作方法<b>低效的</b>。(He's not <b>lazy</b>, his work methods are just <b>inefficient</b>.)
Inefficient processes often lead to lack of success, making these seem related. But 'unsuccessful' is about the end result, while 'inefficient' is about the process.
不成功 (bùchénggōng) means 'unsuccessful' or 'failed'. 低效的 (dīxiàode) means 'inefficient' in terms of how resources are used.
这个项目因为管理<b>低效的</b>而<b>不成功</b>。(This project was <b>unsuccessful</b> because of <b>inefficient</b> management.)
Sometimes people who are inefficient are perceived as 'dumb' or 'stupid'. However, '笨' refers to intelligence, not efficiency of a process.
笨 (bèn) means 'stupid' or 'clumsy'. 低效的 (dīxiàode) refers to a lack of productivity for the effort.
他可能有点<b>笨</b>，但他工作很努力，只是方法<b>低效的</b>。(He might be a bit <b>clumsy/slow-witted</b>, but he works very hard, just with <b>inefficient</b> methods.)
Inefficiency often involves waste, so these terms can be linked. '浪费' focuses on the act of wasting, while '低效的' describes the state leading to waste.
浪费 (làngfèi) means 'to waste'. 低效的 (dīxiàode) means 'inefficient', which often *leads to* waste.
他的时间管理很<b>低效的</b>，导致他总是<b>浪费</b>时间。(His time management is very <b>inefficient</b>, causing him to always <b>waste</b> time.)
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Subj. + 是 + 低效的。
这个方法是低效的。(Zhège fāngfǎ shì dīxiào de.) - This method is inefficient.
很/非常 + 低效的 + Noun
这是一个非常低效的系统。(Zhè shì yīgè fēicháng dīxiào de xìtǒng.) - This is a very inefficient system.
做/让 + Subj. + 显得 + 低效的。
他的工作方式让团队显得很低效的。(Tā de gōngzuò fāngshì ràng tuánduì xiǎndé hěn dīxiào de.) - His work style makes the team seem very inefficient.
由于...，所以...低效的。
由于沟通不畅，所以他们的合作是低效的。(Yóuyú gōutōng bùchàng, suǒyǐ tāmen de hézuò shì dīxiào de.) - Due to poor communication, their cooperation is inefficient.
变得 + 低效的
这个流程变得低效的。(Zhège liúchéng biàndé dīxiào de.) - This process has become inefficient.
导致 + 低效的 + 结果
管理不善导致了低效的生产。(Guǎnlǐ bùshàn dǎozhì le dīxiào de shēngchǎn.) - Poor management led to inefficient production.
与其...不如...低效的
与其用这种方法，不如直接放弃，因为它是低效的。(Yǔqí yòng zhè zhǒng fāngfǎ, bùrú zhíjiē fàngqì, yīnwèi tā shì dīxiào de.) - Rather than using this method, it's better to just give up, because it's inefficient.
正是因为...才显得...低效的
正是因为缺乏规划，这个项目才显得如此低效的。(Zhèng shì yīnwèi quēfá guīhuà, zhège xiàngmù cái xiǎndé rúcǐ dīxiào de.) - It is precisely because of the lack of planning that this project appears so inefficient.
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Comes from '低' (dī - low) and '效' (xiào - efficiency/effect) and '的' (de - a possessive/adjectival particle).
Ursprüngliche Bedeutung: The individual characters combine to directly mean 'low' + 'efficiency'.
Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic branch (Mandarin Chinese).Kultureller Kontext
When describing something as 低效的, it often carries a negative connotation, implying wasted resources, time, or effort. In a culture that values hard work and productivity, being called 'inefficient' can be a strong criticism. It's commonly used in business, education, or when discussing systems and processes.
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Write a short sentence saying 'My work is very inefficient.'
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我的工作很低效的。
Translate this sentence into Chinese: 'This method is inefficient.'
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这个方法是低效的。
Write a simple sentence describing something that is 'inefficient'.
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这个电脑很低效的。
为什么他不喜欢这台电脑？
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他不喜欢这台旧电脑。因为这台电脑很低效的。
为什么他不喜欢这台电脑？
文章中说他不喜欢这台旧电脑，因为这台电脑很低效的。
文章中说他不喜欢这台旧电脑，因为这台电脑很低效的。
小王的工作怎么样？
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小王的工作方法很慢。所以他的工作总是很低效的。
小王的工作怎么样？
文章中提到小王的工作方法很慢，所以他的工作总是很低效的。
文章中提到小王的工作方法很慢，所以他的工作总是很低效的。
为什么用这个手机做事情很低效的？
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这个手机很旧了。用它做事情很低效的。
为什么用这个手机做事情很低效的？
文章中提到这个手机很旧了，所以用它做事情很低效的。
文章中提到这个手机很旧了，所以用它做事情很低效的。
Choose the best translation for 'inefficient'.
高效的 means efficient, 好的 means good, and 快的 means fast. 低效的 is the correct translation for inefficient.
Which word describes something that uses a lot of time or resources without good results?
低效的 means inefficient, which describes something that doesn't produce good results for the effort or time put in. The other options do not fit this description.
If a meeting is very long but nothing gets done, what word can you use to describe it?
If nothing gets done in a long meeting, it means it was inefficient. So, 低效的 is the correct word.
A fast worker is usually '低效的'.
A fast worker is usually efficient, not inefficient. '低效的' means inefficient.
If you do a lot of work but get little done, your method is '低效的'.
Doing a lot of work with little result is the definition of being inefficient, so the method is indeed '低效的'.
Spending a long time on a simple task can be called '低效的'.
If a simple task takes a long time, it means the process is inefficient, which is what '低效的' describes.
The method is too inefficient. What does '低效' mean in this context?
We cannot work in an inefficient way. Listen for the word describing 'inefficient'.
His study method is very inefficient. What word describes 'inefficient'?
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这个计划太低效了。
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我不喜欢低效的工作。
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我们需要更高效的方法。
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This sentence means 'The work is inefficient'.
This sentence means 'This kind of method is very inefficient'.
This sentence means 'Inefficiency will waste a lot of time'.
This method is too inefficient. We need to find a better solution.
His work efficiency is very low because he is always distracted.
Inefficient meetings waste a lot of time.
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这个项目进展得很慢，我觉得我们的策略太低效了。
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如果工作方式低效，就会影响整体进度。
Focus: 方式低效
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我们需要改进这个低效的流程。
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This sentence describes an inefficient meeting that wasted everyone's time.
This sentence explains that the company's profits decreased due to inefficient management.
This sentence indicates that she found this learning method inefficient, so she switched to another.
The speaker is talking about a method that isn't working well.
The sentence discusses the consequences of inefficient work methods.
Listen for the reason why someone might miss opportunities.
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避免低效的会议很重要。
Focus: 低效的 (dī xiào de)
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他们认为目前的系统非常低效。
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这种方法虽然简单，但效率可能很低效。
Focus: 效率可能很低效 (xiào lǜ kě néng hěn dī xiào)
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This sentence means 'This is an inefficient method.' The correct order is '这个' (this) + '是' (is) + '一种' (a type of) + '低效的' (inefficient) + '方法' (method).
This sentence translates to 'He has an inefficient team management.' The structure is '他' (he) + '有' (has) + '一个' (a) + '低效的' (inefficient) + '团队' (team) + '管理' (management).
This sentence means 'This inefficient process makes the work very inefficient.' The correct order is '这个' (this) + '低效的' (inefficient) + '过程' (process) + '使得' (makes) + '工作' (work) + '非常' (very) + '低效' (inefficient, though '低效的' is used in the word list, so we reconstruct to be grammatically correct).
Describe a time you experienced or observed something inefficient. How could it have been improved?
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我曾经在一个团队项目中遇到过一个非常低效的情况。我们的沟通方式很混乱，导致很多信息重复或者遗漏。如果当时我们能使用一个更集中的沟通平台，并明确每个人的职责，我相信项目会进展得更顺利，效率也会高很多。 (I once encountered a very inefficient situation in a team project. Our communication method was chaotic, leading to a lot of repeated or missed information. If we had used a more centralized communication platform and clarified everyone's responsibilities at that time, I believe the project would have progressed much more smoothly and efficiently.)
Write a short email to a colleague explaining why their current workflow is inefficient and suggesting a better approach. Use '低效的' at least once.
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主题：关于项目工作流程的建议 你好 [同事的名字]， 我注意到你目前在处理任务时可能有些低效的地方。例如，你似乎花费了大量时间在手动数据录入上。我建议我们可以尝试使用 [某个工具或方法] 来自动化这个过程，这样可以节省很多时间，提高整体效率。我很乐意和你一起讨论这个想法，看看我们如何能更好地优化工作。 谢谢， [你的名字] (Subject: Suggestions for project workflow Hi [colleague's name], I've noticed some potentially inefficient aspects in your current task handling. For example, you seem to spend a lot of time on manual data entry. I suggest we could try using [a tool or method] to automate this process, which would save a lot of time and improve overall efficiency. I'd be happy to discuss this idea with you and see how we can better optimize our work. Thanks, [Your Name])
Imagine you are a consultant advising a company on improving its operations. Write a paragraph explaining the negative impacts of inefficient processes on a company.
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低效的流程会对公司产生多方面的负面影响。首先，它会增加运营成本，因为资源（无论是时间、人力还是物力）没有得到有效利用。其次，低效会拖慢决策速度和执行力，导致错失市场机遇。长此以往，公司的产品或服务质量可能下降，员工士气受损，最终影响公司的市场竞争力和长期发展。 (Inefficient processes can have multifaceted negative impacts on a company. Firstly, it increases operational costs because resources (whether time, human resources, or materials) are not being utilized effectively. Secondly, inefficiency slows down decision-making and execution, leading to missed market opportunities. In the long run, the quality of the company's products or services may decline, employee morale may suffer, and ultimately, the company's market competitiveness and long-term development will be affected.)
根据文章，该公司面临的低效操作主要体现在哪些方面？
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一家大型制造企业正面临严重的生产效率问题。他们的生产线设计陈旧，物料运输路径冗长且交叉，导致许多不必要的等待和重复劳动。此外，员工培训不足，操作失误频繁，进一步加剧了问题的严重性。管理层意识到这些低效的操作不仅增加了成本，也严重影响了产品的交付时间和客户满意度。为了解决这一困境，公司决定引入先进的自动化设备，并对现有流程进行全面优化。
根据文章，该公司面临的低效操作主要体现在哪些方面？
文章明确指出了公司面临的低效问题是“生产线设计陈旧，物料运输路径冗长且交叉，导致许多不必要的等待和重复劳动。此外，员工培训不足，操作失误频繁”。
文章明确指出了公司面临的低效问题是“生产线设计陈旧，物料运输路径冗长且交叉，导致许多不必要的等待和重复劳动。此外，员工培训不足，操作失误频繁”。
文章指出“低效文化”可能导致的最严重后果是什么？
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在当今快节奏的商业环境中，时间就是金钱。任何低效的工作方式都可能导致巨大的损失。例如，一个团队在会议中浪费大量时间讨论无关紧要的细节，而非集中于关键决策，这无疑是一种严重的资源浪费。更糟糕的是，这种低效文化会渗透到日常工作中，使得员工感到沮丧，工作积极性降低，最终影响整个组织的生产力。
文章指出“低效文化”可能导致的最严重后果是什么？
文章提到“更糟糕的是，这种低效文化会渗透到日常工作中，使得员工感到沮丧，工作积极性降低，最终影响整个组织的生产力”，表明这是最严重后果。
文章提到“更糟糕的是，这种低效文化会渗透到日常工作中，使得员工感到沮丧，工作积极性降低，最终影响整个组织的生产力”，表明这是最严重后果。
作者认为“学用脱节”是一种什么模式？
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许多人抱怨现代教育体系过于理论化，缺乏实践性，导致学生在步入社会后发现所学知识与实际工作脱节，不得不重新学习。这种“学用脱节”的现象可以被视为一种低效的学习模式。它不仅浪费了学生宝贵的时间和精力，也使得教育资源的配置不够合理。要解决这个问题，教育机构需要更紧密地与行业合作，将实践经验融入课程设计中。
作者认为“学用脱节”是一种什么模式？
文章明确指出“这种‘学用脱节’的现象可以被视为一种低效的学习模式”。
文章明确指出“这种‘学用脱节’的现象可以被视为一种低效的学习模式”。
This sentence describes a very inefficient meeting that wasted everyone's time.
This sentence talks about the need to improve inefficient processes to increase work efficiency.
This sentence describes someone's somewhat inefficient study methods, often resulting in less output for more effort.
What needs to be found?
What was inefficient about the meeting?
What does he need to adjust?
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请你用“低效的”造一个句子，描述一个你认为低效的情况。
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你认为在工作中，什么是最常见或最令人沮丧的低效行为？
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如何才能避免在团队合作中出现低效的情况？给出至少两个建议。
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