优点 (yōudiǎn) — advantage / strong point / merit
HSK 3 | noun | a positive quality or strength of a person or thing
优点 (yōudiǎn)
Refers to a positive quality, strength, or merit of a person or object, as opposed to 缺点 (quēdiǎn, shortcoming).
Meanings
- [noun] Advantage, strong point, merit.
- [noun] Virtue, positive quality (of a person).
Example Sentences
这种方法的优点是简单易学。 Zhè zhǒng fāngfǎ de yōudiǎn shì jiǎndān yì xué. The advantage of this method is that it is simple and easy to learn.
她的优点是认真负责。 Tā de yōudiǎn shì rènzhēn fùzé. Her strong point is being diligent and responsible.
每个人都有自己的优点和缺点。 Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zìjǐ de yōudiǎn hé quēdiǎn. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
你能说说这个计划的优点吗？ Nǐ néng shuō shuō zhège jìhuà de yōudiǎn ma? Can you tell me the advantages of this plan?
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 优点和缺点 | strengths and weaknesses |
| 发挥优点 | bring out one's strengths |
| 主要优点 | main advantage |
| 明显的优点 | obvious advantage |
| 个人优点 | personal strengths |
Memory Hook
优 means "excellent/superior" and 点 means "point/dot" — an excellent point in your favor is your advantage.