瓶颈
瓶颈 در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A bottleneck (瓶颈) is a point of restriction that slows down or stops progress.
- It's commonly used in business, projects, and systems to identify limitations.
- Think of it as the narrowest part of a process that limits overall flow.
- Solving bottlenecks is key to improving efficiency and achieving goals.
- Core Meaning
- A point where progress is significantly slowed or stopped, like a narrow part of a bottle that restricts the flow of liquid. It refers to a problem or limitation that hinders advancement in a process, project, or system.
- Contexts
- This term is frequently used in discussions about business, economics, technology, project management, and even personal development. Whenever there's a slowdown or a critical obstacle preventing further progress, the word '瓶颈' (píngjǐng) is often invoked.
- Figurative Use
- While it originates from a physical concept, '瓶颈' is overwhelmingly used metaphorically. Imagine a highway with many lanes suddenly narrowing to just one; that single lane represents the '瓶颈'. It's a point of congestion or restriction.
The company's expansion plans are facing a significant 瓶颈 due to a lack of skilled labor.
- Identifying Bottlenecks
- In project management, identifying the '瓶颈' is crucial. It's the step or resource that limits the overall speed of the project. Focusing on resolving the bottleneck usually leads to the most significant improvements in efficiency.
- Economic Impact
- Economies can also experience '瓶颈'. For instance, a country might have abundant natural resources but lack the infrastructure to export them, creating an export bottleneck that hinders economic growth.
- Personal Growth
- On a personal level, you might encounter a '瓶颈' in your learning journey. Perhaps you've mastered basic grammar but struggle with advanced vocabulary, and this vocabulary gap becomes a '瓶颈' to fluent conversation.
We need to address the 瓶颈 in our production line to increase output.
- Describing Project Delays
- When a project is not moving as quickly as planned, '瓶颈' is used to pinpoint the cause. For example, 'The approval process has become a major 瓶颈 for this development.' This implies that the approval step is the slowest part, holding everything else back.
- Identifying System Limitations
- In technology or operations, '瓶颈' describes where a system's capacity is exceeded. 'The server capacity is the current 瓶颈 for our online service.' This indicates that the servers cannot handle the current load, preventing further growth.
- Discussing Economic Issues
- Economists and business leaders use '瓶颈' to talk about constraints on growth. 'The lack of qualified engineers is a 瓶颈 for the entire tech industry.' This highlights a shortage that limits the sector's ability to expand.
- Personal Development Challenges
- Even in personal learning or career advancement, the term applies. 'I feel like my public speaking skills are a 瓶颈 in my career progression.' This means that improving this specific skill is necessary for further advancement.
The supply chain 瓶颈 is causing delays in product delivery.
- Overcoming Bottlenecks
- The phrase '解决瓶颈' (jiějué píngjǐng), meaning 'to solve the bottleneck', is very common. 'We are working to resolve the 瓶颈 in our manufacturing process.' This shows a proactive approach to improving efficiency.
- Identifying Critical Paths
- In complex systems, there might be multiple potential bottlenecks. The goal is often to find the most critical one. 'The transportation network is the primary 瓶颈 affecting regional trade.' This points to a specific area needing attention.
We must find a way to break through this 瓶颈 to achieve our goals.
- Business Meetings
- In corporate environments, '瓶颈' is a common term. Discussions about production efficiency, project timelines, and resource allocation frequently involve identifying and addressing bottlenecks. For example, a manager might say, 'Our sales growth has hit a 瓶颈 because our marketing team is understaffed.'
- News and Economic Reports
- You'll often hear '瓶颈' in news segments discussing economic challenges. Reports on supply chain disruptions, infrastructure limitations, or labor shortages might state, 'The port congestion is creating a significant 瓶颈 for international trade.'
- Academic and Technical Discussions
- In fields like engineering, computer science, and operations research, '瓶颈' is used to describe performance limitations in systems. A software engineer might discuss a 'performance 瓶颈' in a program, referring to the part that slows down its execution.
- Personal Development Coaching
- Coaches and mentors might use '瓶颈' when helping individuals identify areas for improvement. A career coach might say, 'Your lack of networking experience is a 瓶颈 to advancing to a senior management position.'
The research paper identified a critical 瓶颈 in the experimental setup.
- Government and Policy Discussions
- When governments discuss infrastructure projects or economic development, '瓶颈' can refer to issues like traffic congestion, energy supply limits, or bureaucratic hurdles. 'The government is investing in infrastructure to ease the transportation 瓶颈.'
- Educational Settings
- In educational contexts, particularly when discussing learning progress, '瓶颈' might be used. A teacher might say, 'Many students reach a 瓶颈 when trying to understand complex mathematical concepts.'
- Confusing with General Problems
- Mistake: Using '瓶颈' for any minor inconvenience or general problem. Correct usage requires the issue to be a specific point that significantly slows down or halts progress in a larger process. For instance, saying 'My internet is slow, it's a 瓶颈' might be too general unless that slow internet is specifically preventing a crucial operation from completing. A better use would be if the slow internet is the only thing stopping a large file upload necessary for a project deadline.
- Overusing the Term
- Mistake: Applying '瓶颈' too frequently to every minor slowdown. This dilutes its meaning. It should refer to a significant restriction. If a project has multiple minor delays, calling them all '瓶颈' is inaccurate. Instead, identify the single most impactful constraint.
- Misidentifying the Bottleneck
- Mistake: Pinpointing the wrong part of a process as the bottleneck. For example, blaming the final testing phase when the actual slowdown is in the initial design stage. Correct usage requires careful analysis to determine the true limiting factor. The '瓶颈' is the step with the least capacity or the longest duration relative to others.
- Using it in Ambiguous Situations
- Mistake: Using '瓶颈' in contexts where the meaning is unclear or doesn't fit the literal or figurative sense. For example, using it to describe a personal emotional block might be possible in very specific literary contexts, but generally, it's better suited for process-oriented issues. Ensure the context clearly implies a restriction on flow or progress.
Incorrect: My car is making a noise, it's a 瓶颈.
Correct: The limited road capacity is a traffic 瓶颈 during rush hour.
- 障碍 (zhàng'ài)
- '障碍' means 'obstacle' or 'barrier'. While a '瓶颈' is a type of obstacle, '障碍' is more general. You might encounter a '障碍' that doesn't necessarily slow down a process but prevents it entirely or makes it difficult. For example, a physical wall is an '障碍'. A '瓶颈' specifically refers to a point of restriction in flow or progress.
Example Sentence for 障碍: 障碍 (zhàng'ài) - obstacle.
Example Sentence for 瓶颈: The construction permit is a 瓶颈 (píngjǐng) for the new building project. - 困难 (kùnnán)
- '困难' means 'difficulty' or 'hardship'. This is a very broad term. Any challenging situation can be described as '困难'. A '瓶颈' is a specific type of difficulty that causes a slowdown. You could say a '瓶颈' causes '困难', but not all '困难' are '瓶颈'.
Example Sentence for 困难: Learning Chinese is a 困难 (kùnnán) for many beginners.
Example Sentence for 瓶颈: The lack of practice opportunities is a 瓶颈 (píngjǐng) for improving speaking fluency. - 限制 (xiànzhì)
- '限制' means 'limit' or 'restriction'. A '瓶颈' is a specific type of '限制' that affects the rate of a process. You can have many kinds of '限制' that don't necessarily create a bottleneck. For example, a budget limit is a '限制', but not necessarily a '瓶颈' unless it directly stops a project from proceeding.
Example Sentence for 限制: There are 限制 (xiànzhì) on how much luggage you can bring.
Example Sentence for 瓶颈: The limited bandwidth is a 瓶颈 (píngjǐng) for downloading large files quickly. - 瓶颈 (píngjǐng) vs. 阻塞 (zǔsè)
- '阻塞' means 'to block' or 'to obstruct', often implying a complete stoppage. '瓶颈' implies a significant slowdown or restriction, but not necessarily a complete halt. A traffic jam is a '阻塞', whereas the narrow part of a road causing the jam is the '瓶颈'.
Example Sentence for 阻塞: A fallen tree completely 阻塞 (zǔsè) the road.
Example Sentence for 瓶颈: The lack of parking spaces is a 瓶颈 (píngjǐng) for visitors to the city center.
While '障碍' is a general obstacle, '瓶颈' is a specific type of obstacle that restricts flow.
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The concept of a bottleneck is universal, and many languages have their own metaphorical terms for it. However, the Chinese term is a very direct and literal translation of the English idiom, indicating its relatively recent adoption into common usage, likely driven by globalized business and technical discourse.
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- Incorrect tones: Failing to use the falling-rising tone on one or both syllables.
- Monotone pronunciation: Pronouncing both syllables with a flat tone.
- Incorrect 'j' sound: Pronouncing 'jǐng' with an English 'g' sound or a 'y' sound instead of the correct 'j' sound.
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The word itself is relatively easy to understand once the metaphor is grasped. However, its nuanced application in complex sentences related to business or technical fields can increase reading difficulty.
Using '瓶颈' correctly requires an understanding of its specific meaning and context. Avoiding overuse and misapplication is key for effective writing.
Pronunciation requires attention to tones. More importantly, using it naturally in conversation requires contextual awareness.
Recognizing the word and its context is generally straightforward once the meaning is learned. The tones are important for clear understanding.
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Using measure words with nouns
一个瓶颈 (yī gè píngjǐng) - one bottleneck. While '瓶颈' is abstract, '个' is a common general measure word.
Verb-object structure
解决瓶颈 (jiějué píngjǐng) - to solve a bottleneck. '解决' is the verb, '瓶颈' is the object.
Adjective-noun structure
关键瓶颈 (guānjiàn píngjǐng) - key bottleneck. '关键' (key) is an adjective modifying the noun '瓶颈'.
Using '的' (de) for possession or modification
公司的瓶颈 (gōngsī de píngjǐng) - the company's bottleneck. Or, 生产的瓶颈 (shēngchǎn de píngjǐng) - bottleneck of production.
Causative structures
这个问题造成了瓶颈 (zhè ge wèntí zàochéng le píngjǐng) - This problem caused a bottleneck.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
The road is very narrow. It is a bottleneck.
路很窄。这是一个瓶颈。
Simple sentence structure, common vocabulary.
Too many cars. Slow down.
车太多了。慢下来。
Short sentences, imperative mood.
This is a big problem.
这是一个大问题。
Basic adjective and noun usage.
We wait here.
我们在这里等。
Subject-verb-location structure.
Work is slow.
工作很慢。
Simple adjective-noun phrase.
Cannot go fast.
不能快走。
Modal verb 'cannot' + verb.
This part is difficult.
这部分很难。
Demonstrative pronoun + adjective.
Need to fix this.
需要修理这个。
Modal verb 'need to' + verb.
The production line has a bottleneck that slows down our output.
生产线有一个瓶颈,减慢了我们的产量。
Introduction of 'production line' and 'output'.
We identified a bottleneck in the approval process.
我们确定了审批流程中的一个瓶颈。
'Identified' and 'approval process' are common A2 vocabulary.
The lack of resources is a bottleneck for the project.
缺乏资源是项目的一个瓶颈。
Using 'lack of' and 'resources'.
This bottleneck is causing delays.
这个瓶颈正在造成延误。
Present continuous tense for ongoing action.
We need to solve this bottleneck quickly.
我们需要尽快解决这个瓶颈。
'Solve' and 'quickly' are common A2 verbs/adverbs.
The narrow road created a bottleneck.
狭窄的道路造成了一个瓶颈。
Past tense verb 'created'.
This situation is a bottleneck for our growth.
这种情况是我们增长的一个瓶颈。
Using 'situation' and 'growth'.
Let's find a way around this bottleneck.
让我们绕过这个瓶颈。
'Find a way around' is a useful phrase.
The company is facing a significant bottleneck in its supply chain, leading to increased delivery times.
公司正面临供应链上的一个显著瓶颈,导致交货时间延长。
Use of 'significant', 'supply chain', 'delivery times'.
Improving the efficiency of the hiring process is crucial to overcome the bottleneck in talent acquisition.
提高招聘流程的效率对于克服人才获取方面的瓶颈至关重要。
'Efficiency', 'hiring process', 'talent acquisition'.
The lack of advanced technological infrastructure has become a bottleneck for the country's economic development.
缺乏先进的技术基础设施已成为该国经济发展的瓶颈。
'Advanced technological infrastructure', 'economic development'.
We need to analyze the root cause of this bottleneck to implement effective solutions.
我们需要分析这个瓶颈的根本原因,以便实施有效的解决方案。
'Analyze the root cause', 'implement effective solutions'.
The current system design creates a bottleneck during peak usage hours.
当前的系统设计在高峰使用时段会造成一个瓶颈。
'System design', 'peak usage hours'.
This bottleneck is preventing us from scaling our operations effectively.
这个瓶颈阻碍了我们有效扩展业务。
'Scaling our operations'.
Resolving this bottleneck requires collaboration between different departments.
解决这个瓶颈需要不同部门之间的协作。
'Resolving', 'collaboration', 'departments'.
The administrative procedures are a major bottleneck for small business startups.
行政程序是小型企业初创公司的一个主要瓶颈。
'Administrative procedures', 'startups'.
The research team encountered a significant bottleneck in data processing, which threatened to derail the entire project timeline.
研究团队在数据处理方面遇到了一个显著的瓶颈,这威胁到了整个项目时间表的进度。
'Encountered', 'data processing', 'derail the project timeline'.
Addressing the infrastructural bottleneck is paramount for fostering sustainable urban development.
解决基础设施瓶颈对于促进可持续城市发展至关重要。
'Infrastructural', 'paramount', 'fostering sustainable urban development'.
The company's inability to adapt to market shifts created a strategic bottleneck, limiting its competitive edge.
公司无法适应市场变化造成了战略瓶颈,限制了其竞争优势。
'Adapt to market shifts', 'strategic bottleneck', 'competitive edge'.
We must identify and alleviate the bottleneck in our customer service workflow to improve client satisfaction.
我们必须识别并缓解客户服务工作流程中的瓶颈,以提高客户满意度。
'Alleviate', 'workflow', 'client satisfaction'.
The lack of skilled labor in specialized fields represents a considerable bottleneck for technological innovation.
专业领域技术工人的短缺代表了技术创新的一个相当大的瓶颈。
'Skilled labor', 'specialized fields', 'technological innovation'.
Overcoming this regulatory bottleneck will require significant lobbying efforts and policy reform.
克服这个监管瓶颈将需要大量的游说努力和政策改革。
'Regulatory bottleneck', 'lobbying efforts', 'policy reform'.
The bottleneck in the manufacturing process has led to a backlog of orders and potential loss of market share.
制造过程中的瓶颈导致订单积压,并可能损失市场份额。
'Backlog of orders', 'loss of market share'.
We are exploring alternative strategies to circumvent the current bottleneck in our distribution network.
我们正在探索替代策略来规避我们分销网络中的当前瓶颈。
'Alternative strategies', 'circumvent', 'distribution network'.
The persistent bottleneck in the global semiconductor supply chain has had far-reaching implications for numerous industries, necessitating a strategic re-evaluation of manufacturing dependencies.
全球半导体供应链中持续存在的瓶颈对众多行业产生了深远影响,有必要对制造依赖性进行战略性重新评估。
'Persistent bottleneck', 'far-reaching implications', 'necessitating a strategic re-evaluation', 'manufacturing dependencies'.
Addressing the systemic bottleneck in public healthcare delivery requires a multi-faceted approach, encompassing policy reform, resource allocation, and technological integration.
解决公共医疗服务体系中的系统性瓶颈需要多方面的方法,包括政策改革、资源分配和技术整合。
'Systemic bottleneck', 'multi-faceted approach', 'encompassing', 'resource allocation', 'technological integration'.
The company's ambitious expansion plans were stymied by an unforeseen bottleneck in regulatory approvals, prompting a pivot towards more agile development methodologies.
公司雄心勃勃的扩张计划因不可预见的监管审批瓶颈而受阻,促使转向更敏捷的开发方法。
'Ambitious expansion plans', 'stymied', 'unforeseen', 'prompting a pivot', 'agile development methodologies'.
Identifying the precise bottleneck in the cognitive processing of complex information is crucial for developing effective educational interventions.
确定复杂信息认知过程中的精确瓶颈对于开发有效的教育干预措施至关重要。
'Cognitive processing', 'educational interventions'.
The historical bottleneck in international trade facilitation has been gradually dismantled through concerted efforts to streamline customs procedures and harmonize regulations.
国际贸易便利化方面历史上的瓶颈已通过精简海关程序和统一法规的共同努力而逐步消除。
'International trade facilitation', 'concerted efforts', 'streamline customs procedures', 'harmonize regulations'.
The pervasive bottleneck in affordable housing is exacerbating social inequalities and hindering urban regeneration initiatives.
普遍存在的经济适用房瓶颈正在加剧社会不平等,并阻碍城市更新倡议。
'Pervasive bottleneck', 'exacerbating social inequalities', 'urban regeneration initiatives'.
We must proactively address the potential bottleneck in our renewable energy infrastructure to meet future demand.
我们必须主动解决可再生能源基础设施中潜在的瓶颈,以满足未来需求。
'Proactively address', 'renewable energy infrastructure', 'meet future demand'.
The project's success hinges on our ability to identify and mitigate the most critical bottleneck in the development lifecycle.
项目的成功取决于我们识别和减轻开发生命周期中最关键瓶颈的能力。
'Hinges on', 'mitigate', 'development lifecycle'.
The intricate interplay of geopolitical factors and logistical constraints has culminated in a persistent bottleneck within the global energy market, demanding unprecedented adaptive strategies.
地缘政治因素和后勤限制的复杂相互作用,已导致全球能源市场出现持续的瓶颈,需要前所未有的适应性策略。
'Intricate interplay', 'geopolitical factors', 'logistical constraints', 'culminated in', 'unprecedented adaptive strategies'.
Addressing the inherent bottleneck in theoretical physics research often necessitates a paradigm shift, pushing the boundaries of current understanding and experimental capabilities.
解决理论物理研究中固有的瓶颈通常需要范式转变,突破当前理解和实验能力的界限。
'Inherent bottleneck', 'theoretical physics research', 'paradigm shift', 'pushing the boundaries', 'experimental capabilities'.
The proliferation of digital information has, paradoxically, created a bottleneck in genuine knowledge acquisition, as discerning credible sources becomes increasingly arduous.
数字信息的泛滥,矛盾的是,在真正获取知识方面造成了瓶颈,因为辨别可信来源变得越来越困难。
'Proliferation of digital information', 'paradoxically', 'genuine knowledge acquisition', 'discerning credible sources', 'arduous'.
Mitigating the systemic bottleneck in international judicial cooperation requires a profound recalibration of sovereign interests and a commitment to shared legal principles.
缓解国际司法合作中的系统性瓶颈需要对主权利益进行深刻的重新校准,并致力于共同的法律原则。
'Mitigating', 'systemic bottleneck', 'international judicial cooperation', 'profound recalibration', 'sovereign interests', 'shared legal principles'.
The evolutionary bottleneck hypothesis posits that certain periods of drastic environmental change severely limited population sizes, thereby reducing genetic diversity.
进化瓶颈假说认为,某些剧烈的环境变化时期严重限制了种群数量,从而降低了遗传多样性。
'Evolutionary bottleneck hypothesis', 'posits', 'drastic environmental change', 'genetic diversity'.
The intractable bottleneck in resolving complex ethical dilemmas within artificial intelligence development demands interdisciplinary discourse and foresight.
人工智能发展中解决复杂伦理困境的棘手瓶颈,需要跨学科的讨论和远见。
'Intractable bottleneck', 'ethical dilemmas', 'artificial intelligence development', 'interdisciplinary discourse', 'foresight'.
The persistent bottleneck in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is largely attributable to entrenched economic interests and infrastructural inertia.
从化石燃料向可再生能源过渡中持续存在的瓶颈,很大程度上归因于根深蒂固的经济利益和基础设施惯性。
'Transitioning from fossil fuels', 'attributable to', 'entrenched economic interests', 'infrastructural inertia'.
Understanding the neurobiological bottleneck underlying certain learning disabilities is paramount for developing targeted therapeutic interventions.
理解某些学习障碍的神经生物学瓶颈对于开发有针对性的治疗干预措施至关重要。
'Neurobiological bottleneck', 'learning disabilities', 'targeted therapeutic interventions'.
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— To face a bottleneck; to encounter a situation that slows down progress.
Our company is facing a bottleneck in terms of hiring enough qualified staff to meet demand.
— To solve or resolve a bottleneck; to find a solution to the limiting factor.
We need to implement new strategies to solve the bottleneck in our customer service response times.
— To break through a bottleneck; to overcome a significant obstacle or limitation.
With innovation and hard work, we were able to break through the bottleneck in our research and development phase.
— Key bottleneck; the most important or critical limiting factor.
The lack of infrastructure is the key bottleneck hindering the region's economic growth.
— Technological bottleneck; a limitation imposed by current technology.
The development of faster computers is limited by a technological bottleneck in chip manufacturing.
— Production bottleneck; a limitation in the manufacturing process that reduces output.
We identified a production bottleneck at the packaging stage.
— Management bottleneck; a problem or inefficiency in management that hinders progress.
Poor communication between departments has created a management bottleneck.
— To eliminate a bottleneck; to remove the limiting factor completely.
Our main objective is to eliminate the bottleneck in the supply chain.
— To cause a bottleneck; to be the reason for a slowdown or restriction.
The recent policy changes have unfortunately caused a bottleneck for small businesses.
— Bottleneck period; a phase or stage characterized by significant limitations and slow progress.
The company is currently going through a bottleneck period as it integrates new systems.
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'困难' is a general term for 'difficulty'. A bottleneck is a specific type of difficulty that causes a slowdown in a process. Not all difficulties are bottlenecks.
'障碍' means 'obstacle' or 'barrier'. A bottleneck is a type of obstacle, but it specifically refers to a point that restricts flow or progress, causing delays. A general obstacle might just stop progress without necessarily slowing it down.
'限制' means 'limit' or 'restriction'. A bottleneck is a specific kind of restriction that affects the rate of a process. Other limits, like budget or time limits, might not be bottlenecks unless they directly cause a slowdown.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— Literally 'to choke the neck', this idiom is very similar to '瓶颈' and often used interchangeably in contexts of technological or economic dependency where one party can control or restrict another. It emphasizes a critical point of control or vulnerability.
The country is trying to avoid being '卡脖子' by foreign technology companies.
Common, slightly more colloquial than 瓶颈— Literally 'cannot walk through', this idiom means a path or method is blocked or doesn't work. It can be used to describe a situation where a bottleneck makes further progress impossible through the current means.
Our current approach to solving this problem is '走不通', we need a new strategy.
Informal— Literally 'cannot move an inch', this idiom describes a situation where progress is extremely difficult or impossible, often due to severe obstacles. It can be used to describe the state caused by a major bottleneck.
With all the regulations, starting a new business feels '寸步难行'.
Formal/Literary— To stagnate and not move forward. This describes the state of progress when a bottleneck is severe.
Without investment, the project will '停滞不前'.
Formal— To have no plan or solution, to be at one's wit's end. This describes the feeling when facing a difficult bottleneck with no apparent solution.
Facing such a complex problem, the team felt '一筹莫展'.
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Both refer to something stopping or hindering progress.
'阻塞' often implies a complete stoppage or blockage, like a road being completely blocked by a fallen tree. '瓶颈' implies a significant slowdown or restriction in flow, but not necessarily a complete halt. The narrow neck of a bottle is a '瓶颈' that slows pouring, while a complete blockage of the bottle opening would be '阻塞'.
The traffic jam was a '瓶颈' caused by the narrow bridge. The bridge collapse completely '阻塞ed' the road.
Both words describe something that impedes progress.
'阻碍' is a more general term for hindering or impeding. It can refer to anything that prevents or slows down progress. '瓶颈' is more specific, referring to a particular point in a process or system that acts as a limiting factor, causing a slowdown.
Lack of funding can '阻碍' a project. The lack of skilled workers is a '瓶颈' for the company's expansion.
Both relate to a lack of progress.
'停滞' means to stagnate or come to a standstill. It describes the state of progress (or lack thereof). A '瓶颈' is often the cause of '停滞'. You might say 'The project is in '停滞' because of a '瓶颈'.'
The economy experienced '停滞'. The '瓶颈' in exports caused this economic stagnation.
Both imply a form of constraint.
'限制' means 'limit' or 'restriction'. It can be a broad category. A '瓶颈' is a specific type of '限制' that specifically impacts the rate or flow of a process. For example, a speed limit is a '限制', but the narrowness of a road causing cars to slow down is a '瓶颈'.
There are '限制' on baggage weight. The airport's runway capacity is a '瓶颈' for air traffic.
Both refer to challenging situations.
'困难' is a general term for 'difficulty' or 'hardship'. A '瓶颈' is a specific cause of difficulty that limits progress. You face '困难' because of a '瓶颈'.
It's a '困难' to finish the project on time. The lack of resources is the '瓶颈' causing this difficulty.
الگوهای جملهسازی
Subject + [verb like '有' (yǒu) or '面临' (miànlín)] + a bottleneck.
我们的项目有瓶颈。(Wǒmen de xiàngmù yǒu píngjǐng.) - Our project has a bottleneck.
This bottleneck + [verb like '导致' (dǎozhì) or '造成' (zàochéng)] + result.
这个瓶颈导致了延误。(Zhège píngjǐng dǎozhì le yánwù.) - This bottleneck led to delays.
We need to solve/address/overcome + the bottleneck.
我们需要解决这个瓶颈。(Wǒmen xūyào jiějué zhège píngjǐng.)
The bottleneck is + [noun phrase describing the cause].
瓶颈是缺乏技术人员。(Píngjǐng shì quēfá jìshù rényuán.) - The bottleneck is the lack of technical personnel.
The bottleneck in [process/system] + [verb phrase describing impact].
生产过程中的瓶颈影响了我们的产量。(Shēngchǎn guòchéng zhōng de píngjǐng yǐngxiǎng le wǒmen de chǎnliàng.) - The bottleneck in the production process affected our output.
Identifying/Addressing + the bottleneck + is crucial/paramount.
识别瓶颈至关重要。(Shìbié píngjǐng zhì guān zhòngyào.) - Identifying the bottleneck is crucial.
The bottleneck in [complex context] + has led to/necessitated [consequence/action].
供应链的瓶颈导致了成本上升。(Gōngyìng liàn de píngjǐng dǎozhì le chéngběn shàngshēng.) - The bottleneck in the supply chain led to increased costs.
A systemic/persistent bottleneck + [verb phrase describing its nature or impact].
系统性的瓶颈阻碍了发展。(Xìtǒng xìng de píngjǐng zǔ'ài le fāzhǎn.) - A systemic bottleneck hindered development.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
High
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Using 瓶颈 for any small problem.
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Use 瓶颈 only for significant limitations that slow down a process.
Mistake: 'My internet is slow, it's a 瓶颈.' Correct: 'The limited bandwidth is a 瓶颈 for our video streaming service.' The latter specifies the context and the nature of the restriction.
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Confusing 瓶颈 with 阻塞 (complete blockage).
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Use 瓶颈 for slowdowns, and 阻塞 for complete stops.
Mistake: 'The road is blocked, it's a 瓶颈.' Correct: 'The narrow road is a 瓶颈 causing traffic jams.' If the road was completely impassable, '阻塞' would be more appropriate.
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Mispronouncing the tones.
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Pronounce both 'píng' and 'jǐng' with the falling-rising tone.
Incorrect tones can change the meaning of the word or make it difficult to understand. Practice the tones carefully.
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Using 瓶颈 as a general term for difficulty.
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Use 瓶颈 to describe a specific point of restriction in a process.
Mistake: 'Learning Chinese is a 瓶颈.' Correct: 'Vocabulary acquisition is a 瓶颈 for my Chinese speaking fluency.' The latter specifies the area of difficulty within the learning process.
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Not specifying the context of the bottleneck.
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Always clarify what process or system the bottleneck affects.
Mistake: 'We have a bottleneck.' Correct: 'We have a bottleneck in our customer service response time.' Providing context makes the statement clear and actionable.
نکات
Identify the Specific Limitation
When using '瓶颈', make sure you can pinpoint the exact part of the process or system that is causing the slowdown. It's not just a general problem; it's a specific point of restriction.
Master the Tones
The falling-rising tone on both 'píng' and 'jǐng' is crucial for correct pronunciation. Practice saying them clearly and distinctly to avoid confusion with other words.
Visualize the Bottle
Remember the literal meaning: the narrow neck of a bottle. Visualize liquid struggling to flow through it. This mental image will help you recall the meaning and usage of '瓶颈'.
Listen for Problem Areas
When listening to Chinese, pay attention to discussions about delays, inefficiencies, or problems in projects, businesses, or systems. '瓶颈' is often used in these contexts.
Apply to Your Own Life
Think about areas in your own life where you feel stuck or progress is slow. Can you identify a '瓶颈' in your learning, work, or daily routine? Applying the term to personal situations can solidify your understanding.
Learn Related Terms
Expand your vocabulary by learning related terms like '解决' (jiějué - to solve), '突破' (tūpò - to break through), '效率' (xiàolǜ - efficiency), and '流程' (liúchéng - process).
Distinguish from Similar Words
Understand the subtle differences between '瓶颈' and similar words like '障碍' (obstacle) and '困难' (difficulty). '瓶颈' specifically refers to a restriction on flow.
Use in Sentences
Actively try to construct sentences using '瓶颈' in different contexts. The more you use it, the more natural it will become.
Understand the Origin
Knowing that '瓶颈' is a direct translation of 'bottleneck' from English can help you remember its meaning and metaphorical application.
Analyze Real-World Examples
Look for news articles or business reports discussing challenges. Identify how '瓶颈' is used to describe specific limitations in various industries or economies.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Imagine pouring liquid from a bottle. When you pour too quickly, it gurgles and slows down at the narrow 'neck' of the bottle. This 'neck' is the '瓶颈' – the point where flow is restricted. Think of a traffic jam at a narrow bridge – that's a '瓶颈' for cars.
تداعی تصویری
Picture a bottle with a very narrow neck. Visualize water struggling to get through it. Alternatively, imagine a very wide highway suddenly narrowing to a single lane, causing a massive traffic jam. The narrow lane is the bottleneck.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to identify three potential bottlenecks in your daily routine. For example, waiting for the bus, a slow computer program, or a long queue at the grocery store. Describe each one using the word '瓶颈' in a sentence.
ریشه کلمه
The term '瓶颈' (píngjǐng) is a direct loan translation from the English word 'bottleneck'. The components '瓶' (píng) meaning 'bottle' and '颈' (jǐng) meaning 'neck' literally combine to form 'bottle neck'.
معنای اصلی: The literal meaning refers to the narrow opening of a bottle, which restricts the flow of liquid.
Sino-Tibetan (Chinese)بافت فرهنگی
The term '瓶颈' is generally neutral and descriptive. It's used to identify a problem objectively. However, when discussing bottlenecks that lead to significant hardship or inequality (e.g., in housing or healthcare), the underlying issues can be sensitive.
In English, 'bottleneck' is a very common term used in similar contexts: business, project management, economics, and even traffic. The literal meaning of a bottle's narrow neck is also the origin of the English idiom.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Business and Project Management
- 面临生产瓶颈 (miànlín shēngchǎn píngjǐng)
- 解决项目瓶颈 (jiějué xiàngmù píngjǐng)
- 突破技术瓶颈 (tūpò jìshù píngjǐng)
Economics and Trade
- 经济发展瓶颈 (jīngjì fāzhǎn píngjǐng)
- 供应链瓶颈 (gōngyìng liàn píngjǐng)
- 贸易瓶颈 (màoyì píngjǐng)
Technology and Systems
- 系统性能瓶颈 (xìtǒng xìngnéng píngjǐng)
- 网络瓶颈 (wǎngluò píngjǐng)
- 数据处理瓶颈 (shùjù chǔlǐ píngjǐng)
Personal Development and Learning
- 学习瓶颈 (xuéxí píngjǐng)
- 职业发展瓶颈 (zhíyè fāzhǎn píngjǐng)
- 沟通瓶颈 (gōutōng píngjǐng)
Infrastructure and Urban Planning
- 交通瓶颈 (jiāotōng píngjǐng)
- 城市发展瓶颈 (chéngshì fāzhǎn píngjǐng)
- 能源瓶颈 (néngyuán píngjǐng)
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"Have you ever encountered a bottleneck in your work or studies?"
"What do you think is the biggest bottleneck facing our city right now?"
"If you could solve one major bottleneck in the world, what would it be and why?"
"How do companies typically address bottlenecks in their production lines?"
"Can you think of a time when a bottleneck actually led to a positive change or innovation?"
موضوعات نگارش
Describe a time you felt stuck or limited in achieving a goal. What was the 'bottleneck' in that situation?
Reflect on a process you use regularly (e.g., your morning routine, a work task). Where might a bottleneck exist, and how could it be improved?
Imagine you are a manager facing a significant bottleneck. What steps would you take to identify and resolve it?
How does the concept of a 'bottleneck' apply to learning a new language? What are some common bottlenecks for language learners?
Think about a large-scale issue (e.g., climate change, poverty). What are some of the major bottlenecks preventing progress in addressing it?
سوالات متداول
10 سوالThe literal meaning of 瓶颈 (píngjǐng) is 'bottle neck'. This comes from the narrow opening of a bottle, which restricts the flow of liquid, much like a bottleneck restricts the flow of work or progress in a system.
While '瓶颈' usually refers to a problem or limitation, identifying a bottleneck is often a positive first step towards improvement. By recognizing where progress is being hindered, you can then focus efforts on resolving that specific issue, leading to overall enhancement.
Yes, absolutely. You can experience a '瓶颈' in personal development, learning a new skill, or even in your career. For example, if you've learned basic grammar but struggle to form complex sentences, that vocabulary gap might be a '瓶颈' to fluency.
A '瓶颈' is a specific type of obstacle that limits the *flow* or *rate* of a process. A general obstacle might completely stop progress, while a bottleneck slows it down significantly at a particular point. Think of a traffic jam: the narrow road causing the jam is the '瓶颈', while the jam itself is the result.
Common strategies include identifying the bottleneck accurately, increasing capacity at that point (e.g., hiring more staff, upgrading equipment), improving the efficiency of the bottleneck step, or finding ways to reroute work around it. Often, the goal is to 'break through' or 'solve' the bottleneck.
While it can be used in informal contexts (like complaining about traffic), '瓶颈' is most commonly used in neutral to formal settings, particularly in business, economics, and technical discussions. It's a precise term for describing a specific type of problem.
A common example of a '技术瓶颈' (jìshù píngjǐng) is when the speed of computer processors is limited by the manufacturing technology for microchips. Even if software is designed to be faster, it's held back by the physical limitations of the hardware.
To 'face a bottleneck' (面临瓶颈 - miànlín píngjǐng) means to encounter a situation where progress is significantly slowed down or halted due to a specific limiting factor within a process, project, or system.
The most common way to say 'to solve a bottleneck' is '解决瓶颈' (jiějué píngjǐng). You might also hear '突破瓶颈' (tūpò píngjǐng), which means 'to break through a bottleneck'.
Yes, idioms like '卡脖子' (kǎ bózi - to choke the neck, often used for strategic dependencies) and '寸步难行' (cùn bù nán xíng - unable to move an inch, describing extreme difficulty) can describe situations caused by severe bottlenecks.
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Summary
The term '瓶颈' (píngjǐng), literally 'bottle neck', describes a critical point of restriction in a process or system that significantly slows down or halts progress. Identifying and addressing these bottlenecks is essential for improving efficiency, overcoming challenges, and achieving desired outcomes in various contexts, from business operations to project management and personal development.
- A bottleneck (瓶颈) is a point of restriction that slows down or stops progress.
- It's commonly used in business, projects, and systems to identify limitations.
- Think of it as the narrowest part of a process that limits overall flow.
- Solving bottlenecks is key to improving efficiency and achieving goals.
Identify the Specific Limitation
When using '瓶颈', make sure you can pinpoint the exact part of the process or system that is causing the slowdown. It's not just a general problem; it's a specific point of restriction.
Master the Tones
The falling-rising tone on both 'píng' and 'jǐng' is crucial for correct pronunciation. Practice saying them clearly and distinctly to avoid confusion with other words.
Visualize the Bottle
Remember the literal meaning: the narrow neck of a bottle. Visualize liquid struggling to flow through it. This mental image will help you recall the meaning and usage of '瓶颈'.
Listen for Problem Areas
When listening to Chinese, pay attention to discussions about delays, inefficiencies, or problems in projects, businesses, or systems. '瓶颈' is often used in these contexts.
مثال
缺乏资金是公司目前发展的瓶颈。
محتوای مرتبط
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