不力

búlì

ineffective; not doing one's best

Dictionary entry

not to do one's best; not to exert oneself

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See it in sentences

他工作不力被批评了。

Tā gōngzuò búlì bèi pīpíng le.

English

He was criticized for poor work.

管理不力会出问题。

Guǎnlǐ búlì huì chū wèntí.

English

Weak management causes problems.

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