Definition
逊色 (xùn sè) means 'inferior, not as good' and is typically used in negative constructions like 毫不逊色 'not at all inferior'. It is more formal/literary than 差 (chà, HSK3), which is the everyday word for 'poor quality' or 'lacking', and it emphasizes comparison rather than inherent weakness like 弱 (ruò, HSK5).
inferiornot as good (often used in negative constructions like 毫不逊色)
Examples
- 逊色。Tā de biǎoyǎn yǔ zhuānyè yǎnyuán xiāng bǐ háo bú xùn sè.His performance is in no way inferior compared to that of professional actors.
- ，逊色。Zhège fāng'àn suīrán jiǎndān, dàn bìng bú bǐ nàge fùzá de xùn sè.Although this plan is simple, it is not inferior to that complicated one.
- 逊色。Tā de cáihuá zài tuánduì zhōng háo bú xùn sè yú rènhé rén.Her talent is in no way inferior to anyone in the team.
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