Definition
短浅 is a stative verb (v.p.) meaning 'shallow and limited' — it describes a person's perspective, knowledge, or insight as lacking depth or breadth. You typically use it to criticize someone's narrow view or short-sightedness, often in fixed phrases like 目光短浅 ('short-sighted') or 见识短浅 ('limited experience'). It is not used for physical depth.
v.p.
(of perspective, knowledge, or insight) shallownarrowlimited
Examples
- ，。Tā mùguāng duǎn qiǎn, zhǐ kàn yǎnqián lìyì.He is short-sighted and only sees immediate gains.
- 短浅。Jiànshi duǎn qiǎn de rén hěn nán lǐjiě fùzá de wèntí.People with limited experience find it hard to understand complex issues.
- 短浅。Búyào yīnwèi yìshí de chénggōng jiù juéde zìjǐ bù duǎn qiǎn.Don't think you're not narrow-minded just because of temporary success.
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