优点 yōudiǎn merit
merit; good point; a strength; a benefit
How to remember 优点: 优 superior + 点 point = merit.
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How it is used
- A merit / strong point / advantage - 这个方法的优点 (zhège fāngfǎ de yōudiǎn) the advantages of this method.
- 优 (superior) + 点 (point); a good feature of a person, product, or plan.
- Opposite 缺点 (quēdiǎn) 'shortcoming' - the standard pair. Contrast 好处 (hǎochu) 'benefit (you gain)'; 优点 is an inherent good quality, 他的缺点 (tā de quēdiǎn) his shortcomings.
Example sentences
- 学习认真是他的优点。 Xuéxí rènzhēn shì tā de yōudiǎn.Studying hard is his strength.
- 你们的优点和缺点是什么？ Nǐmen de yōudiǎn hé quēdiǎn shì shénme?What are your strengths and weaknesses?