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Chinese
qiǎnbó
Meaning: shallow; superficial; lacking depth
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example

這篇評論雖然文筆流暢,論點卻相當淺薄。
这篇评论虽然文笔流畅,论点却相当浅薄。
Although the review is fluent, its arguments are rather superficial.

Usage Notes

Describes ideas, knowledge, writing, or analysis that lacks depth; it is often mildly critical.

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