Definition

Adjective: - Insufficient, inadequate: Describes a state where something is not enough in quantity, quality, or degree to meet a need or requirement. It is a formal and somewhat literary term.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Ngân sách cho dự án này hoàn toàn bất túc. (The budget for this project is completely insufficient.)
  • Anh ấy bị đánh giá là bất túc năng lực cho vị trí quản lý. (He was assessed as having inadequate capability for the managerial position.)
  • Sự chuẩn bị bất túc đã dẫn đến thất bại. (Insufficient preparation led to failure.)

Advanced Usage

• Often used in formal, written contexts such as reports, assessments, or literary works to describe a shortfall.
• Can describe abstract concepts like ability (), preparation (), or resources ().

Variants and Related Words

• Thiếu thốn / Thiếu hụt: These are more common, everyday synonyms for "lacking" or "deficient."
• Không đủ: A direct and common phrase meaning "not enough."
• Bất cập (adj.): Inadequate, failing to meet requirements. Often used in similar formal contexts (e.g., - inadequate facilities).

Synonyms

• Insufficient
• Inadequate
• Deficient
• Short

Notes on Usage

• Bất túc is not commonly used in everyday spoken Vietnamese. More frequent alternatives are không đủ, thiếu, or thiếu hụt.
• It carries a formal or academic tone and may imply a judgment or evaluation of something as falling below a necessary standard.

1. Insufficient