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A2 adjective #2,500 가장 일반적인 2분 분량

不足

bù zú 상위 2,500

When you hear 不足 (bù zú), think about something that isn't quite enough. Imagine you're at a party and there's not enough food for everyone – that's 不足. Or, if you only have a few dollars but you need twenty, your money is 不足. It simply means 'not enough' or 'insufficient'.

When something is 不足 (bùzú), it means there isn't enough of it, or it's not sufficient for a particular purpose. You might use it to talk about a lack of resources, time, or even skill. For example, if you don't have enough ingredients for a recipe, you could say the ingredients are 不足. It's a straightforward way to express a shortage or inadequacy.

When using 不足 (bùzú) as an adjective, it means that something is insufficient or not enough. It describes a quantity or quality that falls short of what is required or desired. You might use it to talk about resources, time, or even someone's ability. For example, if you say “时间不足” (shíjiān bùzú), it means there isn't enough time. It's a straightforward way to express a lack or deficit.

연습하기 예시

不足 30초 만에

Means 'not enough' or 'insufficient'.
Can describe resources, time, or quality.
Often indicates a lack of something essential.

§ Understanding 不足 (bù zú)

The Chinese word 不足 (bù zú) means “insufficient” or “not enough.” It’s a pretty straightforward adjective, but like many words, it has some nuances when compared to other similar terms. Let’s break down when to use 不足 and how it differs from other words you might encounter.

DEFINITION: insufficient; not enough

§ 不足 (bù zú) vs. 不够 (bù gòu)

Both 不足 (bù zú) and 不够 (bù gòu) can mean “not enough.” However, there's a subtle but important difference in their usage. 不足 (bù zú) is generally more formal and often used in written contexts or for more serious situations. It tends to describe a quantity, amount, or quality that falls short of a required standard or expectation.

我们的预算不足。

Here, it implies that the budget is less than what is needed for a specific purpose.

不够 (bù gòu), on the other hand, is more common in everyday spoken language. It can be used for a wider range of situations, from simple lack of something to not meeting a general standard. It feels more casual.

钱不够买票。

This sentence is perfectly natural in conversation. You could use 不足 here, but it would sound a bit too formal for such a simple situation.

§ 不足 (bù zú) vs. 缺少 (quē shǎo)

缺少 (quē shǎo) means “to lack” or “to be short of.” While it also conveys a sense of not having enough, it functions as a verb and emphasizes the absence or deficiency of something. 不足 (bù zú) is an adjective describing the state of being insufficient.

我们缺少经验。

Here, 缺少 is a verb indicating a lack of experience. You wouldn't typically say “我们不足经验” because 不足 describes the *quality* of something being insufficient, not the act of lacking it.

这份报告内容不足。

In this case, 不足 describes the content of the report as being insufficient. It’s an adjective modifying “内容” (content).

Use 不足 when you want to describe something as being “not enough” or “insufficient” in a formal context, often when referring to quantities, qualities, or standards.
Use 不够 for more general, informal situations where something isn't enough.
Use 缺少 when you want to express the verb “to lack” or “to be short of” something.

Practicing with examples will help you get a feel for the subtle differences. Don't worry if you mix them up sometimes; consistent exposure and practice will make it clearer over time.

수준별 예문

虽然他们已经尽力了，但面对如此艰巨的任务，他们的准备仍然显得不足。

Although they tried their best, their preparation still seemed insufficient in the face of such a formidable task.

为了完成这项复杂的工程，我们目前的资源和人手都远远不足。

To complete this complex project, our current resources and manpower are far from enough.

报告指出，当前对老年人的社会保障体系仍然存在诸多不足。

The report pointed out that there are still many shortcomings in the current social security system for the elderly.

他在处理突发事件时显得经验不足，导致局面一度失控。

He seemed to lack experience in handling emergencies, which led to the situation temporarily getting out of control.

这篇论文的论据不足，无法充分支持其提出的观点。

The arguments in this paper are insufficient and cannot fully support the viewpoints it proposes.

鉴于目前市场需求旺盛，工厂的生产能力显得严重不足。

Given the strong market demand, the factory's production capacity appears to be severely insufficient.

尽管获得了初步成功，但我们清醒地认识到，目前取得的成就距离最终目标还有不足。

Despite initial success, we are soberly aware that the current achievements are still insufficient compared to the ultimate goal.

政府已经意识到，在教育资源分配方面存在显著不足，并承诺将进行改革。

The government has realized that there are significant deficiencies in the distribution of educational resources and has promised to implement reforms.

셀프 테스트 54 질문

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房间里的人___。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 不足

The sentence means 'The number of people in the room is insufficient.' '不足' means insufficient or not enough.

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我的钱___买这本书。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 不足

The sentence means 'My money is not enough to buy this book.' '不足' means not enough.

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时间___，我们快走吧。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 不足

The sentence means 'Time is insufficient, let's go quickly.' '不足' means insufficient.

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他工作经验___，还需要学习。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 不足

The sentence means 'His work experience is insufficient, he still needs to learn.' '不足' means insufficient.

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今天的食物___，我们都饿了。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 不足

The sentence means 'Today's food is not enough, we are all hungry.' '不足' means not enough.

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这个房间光线___，有点暗。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 不足

The sentence means 'The light in this room is insufficient, it's a bit dark.' '不足' means insufficient.

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我们的时间___，需要加快速度。(Wǒmen de shíjiān ___, xūyào jiākkuài sùdù.)