Chinese

bùjiā
Meaning: not good; poor; bad
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Example sentences

他最近身體狀況不佳,需要多休息。
他最近身体状况不佳,需要多休息。
His health has been poor recently, so he needs to rest more.
由於表現不佳,教練決定撤換守門員。
Due to poor performance, the coach decided to replace the goalkeeper.
他心情不佳,一言不發地坐在一旁。
He is in a bad mood, sitting aside without saying a single word.

Usage Notes

A formal way to say something is not good, commonly used for health, quality, or performance.

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