hơi thiếu
Definition
Adjective phrase:
- Slightly deficient / A little short: Describes a quantity or amount that is a small degree less than what is required, expected, or exact. It indicates a minor shortfall.
- Slightly insufficient / Somewhat lacking: Refers to a condition where something is not quite enough by a small margin.
Adjective phrase (mathematics):
- Slightly less than / A little under: In mathematical contexts, specifically regarding approximation, it describes a calculated result that is a close estimate but is marginally lower than the true or exact value.
Usage Examples
- General usage:
- Số tiền này vẫn còn hơi thiếu để mua vé. (This amount of money is still a little short to buy a ticket.)
- Phòng họp có vẻ hơi thiếu ánh sáng. (The meeting room seems slightly lacking in light.)
- Mathematical usage:
- Kết quả ước lượng là 98, nhưng con số chính xác là 100, vậy nó hơi thiếu. (The estimated result is 98, but the exact figure is 100, so it is slightly less than the true value.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to soften a statement about a deficiency, making it sound less critical or severe.
- Bài trình bày của anh hơi thiếu dữ liệu thuyết phục. (Your presentation is somewhat lacking in convincing data.)
Variants and Related Words
- Thiếu (adj): To lack, to be short of, to be deficient.
- Chúng tôi thiếu nhân lực. (We are short of staff.)
- Hơi (adv): Slightly, a little, a bit.
- Cà phê này hơi đắng. (This coffee is a bit bitter.)
Synonyms
- A bit short: Slightly insufficient in quantity.
- Marginally insufficient: Failing to meet a requirement by a very small margin.
- A little under: Somewhat below a target number or amount.
Antonyms
- Hơi thừa (adj phr): Slightly excessive, a little over.
- Kết quả tính toán hơi thừa so với thực tế. (The calculated result is a little over compared to reality.)
- Đủ (adj): Enough, sufficient.