Word: 劣势 (lièshì) Traditional: 劣勢 劣势 dictionary entry lièshì inferior; disadvantaged Full dictionary entry for 劣势 Example sentences using 劣势 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 个子矮在打篮球时是劣势。 Gèzi ǎi zài dǎ lánqiú shí shì lièshì. Being short is a disadvantage when playing basketball. 你觉得这个方案有什么劣势？ Nǐ juéde zhège fāng'àn yǒu shénme lièshì? What do you think are the weaknesses of this plan?