需要改进
xūyào gǎijìn
It needs improvement · trad. 需要改進
需要改进 (xūyào gǎijìn) means "it needs improvement" or "there is room for improvement." It is a diplomatic way to suggest that something isn't good enough and requires changes or enhancements.
What does 需要改进 (xūyào gǎijìn) mean?
需要改进 (xūyào gǎijìn) means “it needs improvement” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “need improve.”
When to use it
Formal and polite, often used in professional or business settings to provide constructive feedback. It softens criticism, making it less direct than saying something is "bad" or "wrong."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “shwee-YOW guy-JEEN.” The first syllable of 需要 is a rising tone, followed by a falling tone. 改进 has a third tone followed by a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 有待改进yǒudài gǎijìnstill needs improvement (more formal)
- 有改进空间yǒu gǎijìn kōngjiānthere's room for improvement
- 需要提高xūyào tígāoneeds to be raised/improved
Examples
这个报告还需要改进。
zhège bàogào hái xūyào gǎijìn.
This report still needs improvement.
我们的服务需要改进，才能吸引更多客户。
wǒmen de fúwù xūyào gǎijìn, cáinéng xīyǐn gèngduō kèhù.
Our service needs improvement to attract more customers.
我认为这个方案需要改进，才能达到预期效果。
wǒ rènwéi zhège fāng'àn xūyào gǎijìn, cáinéng dádào yùqī xiàoguǒ.
I think this plan needs improvement to achieve the desired effect.
Pro tip: Using 需要改进 offers a polite and indirect way to give critical feedback. It avoids direct confrontation and encourages a focus on solutions rather than problems.
Related phrases
我汇报一下进展 · Let me report on our progress数据在这里 · Here is the data结果不错 · The results are good
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