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yếu kém

Pronunciation Northern /iəw˧˥ kɛm˧˥/ Central /iə̰w˩˧ kɛ̰m˩˧/ Southern /iəw˧˥ kɛm˧˥/
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weak; deficient
Adjective
weak; deficient
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Meaning
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Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
weak; deficient Properties & StatesTheme

Lacking in strength, quality, or the necessary skills to perform a task effectively or meet a standard.

vi Kỹ năng của anh ấy còn yếu kém.

en His skills are still weak.

Noun

Sense 2 Noun
weakness; shortcoming

A specific quality or feature that makes someone or something less effective or not good enough.

vi Họ cần khắc phục những yếu kém hiện tại.

en They need to overcome their current weaknesses.

Parts
yếu / kém
Similar
weak / weak
Use
yếu đuối / yếu lĩnh / trọng yếu / yếu bóng vía …
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