不足

不足 ㄅㄨˋ ㄗㄨˊ bat1 zuk1 HSK 5 進階級 · Level 3

  • insufficient
  • lacking
  • deficiency
  • not enough
  • inadequate
  • not worth
  • cannot
  • should not

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 不 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我睡眠不足。 I'm not getting enough sleep.
  • 心有餘而力不足。 The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.
  • 我們現在人手不足。 We need more workers.
  • 他的主意不足挂齿。 His proposal is not worth talking about.
  • 光看表面是不足夠的。 All that glitters is not gold.

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