有待提高
Need to be improved
Literalmente: Have yet to wait for improvement
Use this to give gentle, professional feedback without hurting anyone's feelings or sounding aggressive.
Em 15 segundos
- Polite way to say something needs work.
- Softens criticism to save face for others.
- Common in professional and social feedback.
Significado
It is a polite way to say something isn't quite good enough yet and has room for growth. Think of it as the ultimate 'constructive criticism' phrase that softens the blow of a negative review.
Exemplos-chave
3 de 7Giving feedback on a presentation
你的演讲技巧很有趣，但表达能力还有待提高。
Your presentation was interesting, but your delivery needs improvement.
Tasting a friend's new recipe
味道不错，不过火候有待提高。
The flavor is good, but your heat control needs work.
Talking about your own sports skills
我的篮球水平确实有待提高。
My basketball skills definitely need some work.
Contexto cultural
This phrase is deeply rooted in the Chinese concept of 'mianzi' (face). By using a phrase that implies progress is 'waiting' to happen, the speaker avoids labeling someone as a failure, which preserves social harmony. It is a staple in both corporate environments and academic settings in China.
The 'Modesty' Hack
In China, even if you are an expert, saying your skills `有待提高` makes you look incredibly humble and wise.
Don't be too soft
If a mistake is dangerous (like a safety hazard), skip this phrase and be direct. Safety isn't just 'waiting to improve'!
Em 15 segundos
- Polite way to say something needs work.
- Softens criticism to save face for others.
- Common in professional and social feedback.
What It Means
This phrase is a polite way to say 'room for improvement.'
It suggests that something isn't quite up to standard yet.
Think of it as a gentle nudge rather than a shove.
It focuses on the potential for growth, not just the failure.
How To Use It
Place it at the end of a sentence after a noun.
You can talk about skills, quality, or even someone's behavior.
It often follows the pattern: [Subject] + 有待提高.
For example, 他的技术有待提高 means his technique needs work.
When To Use It
Use it during a performance review at your office.
It works well when a friend asks for honest feedback.
Use it when you want to sound professional and objective.
It's great for self-deprecation when you're learning a new hobby.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it if something is a total disaster.
Avoid it when you need to be extremely urgent or direct.
If your house is on fire, don't say safety is 有待提高.
It might sound too cold if used with a romantic partner.
Cultural Background
Chinese culture places a high value on 'saving face' for others.
Being too direct can often be seen as quite rude.
This phrase allows you to criticize while remaining very polite.
It reflects a mindset focused on continuous, long-term self-improvement.
Common Variations
You might hear 有待改进 which specifically means 'needs correcting.'
尚待提高 is a slightly more formal version of the phrase.
In casual slang, people might just say 一般般 for 'so-so.'
But 有待提高 remains the king of polite, standard Mandarin feedback.
Notas de uso
This is a safe, 'neutral-to-formal' phrase. It is perfect for professional settings or when you want to be a 'kind critic' in social situations. Avoid using it for life-and-death situations where clarity is more important than politeness.
The 'Modesty' Hack
In China, even if you are an expert, saying your skills `有待提高` makes you look incredibly humble and wise.
Don't be too soft
If a mistake is dangerous (like a safety hazard), skip this phrase and be direct. Safety isn't just 'waiting to improve'!
The Face Saver
Using this phrase is like giving someone a 'face' insurance policy. It acknowledges the effort while pointing out the gap.
Exemplos
7你的演讲技巧很有趣，但表达能力还有待提高。
Your presentation was interesting, but your delivery needs improvement.
Using this phrase makes the critique sound like helpful advice rather than an attack.
味道不错，不过火候有待提高。
The flavor is good, but your heat control needs work.
A kind way to tell a friend they overcooked the food.
我的篮球水平确实有待提高。
My basketball skills definitely need some work.
Shows humility and a desire to get better.
这个App的用户体验很有待提高啊。
This app's user experience really needs some improvement.
A common way to complain about a product politely.
这份报告的数据分析部分有待提高。
The data analysis part of this report needs improvement.
Standard professional feedback in a Chinese office.
你的歌声……嗯，艺术造诣有待提高！
Your singing... well, your artistic attainment needs improvement!
Using big words like 'artistic attainment' makes the critique funny.
那时候我们沟通的方式确实有待提高。
The way we communicated back then really needed to be better.
Used here to reflect objectively on past mistakes.
Teste-se
Choose the best phrase to complete the sentence politely.
他的厨艺虽然不错，但卖相___。
`有待提高` is the most polite and natural way to say the presentation of the food isn't great.
How would you humbly describe your own language skills?
我的汉语水平还___，需要多练习。
Using `有待提高` for yourself shows you are modest and willing to learn more.
🎉 Pontuação: /2
Recursos visuais
Criticism Formality Spectrum
Too direct, might cause offense.
做得不好 (Done poorly)
The 'sweet spot' for polite feedback.
有待提高 (Needs improvement)
Used in official documents or high-level meetings.
尚待改进 (Yet to be improved)
Where to use 有待提高
Office Review
Your report needs work.
Self-Reflection
My skills are lacking.
Friend's Hobby
Your guitar playing is getting there.
Product Feedback
This app is a bit clunky.
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntas有待 (yǒu dài) literally means 'there is a need to wait for' or 'remains to be.' It implies the action hasn't happened yet.
Not at all! You can use it for sports, cooking, language learning, or even how someone cleans their room.
Usually, it describes a skill or a specific quality (like 水平 or 能力), not the person themselves. Say 他的能力有待提高 instead of just 他有待提高.
It is risky. It's better to use it for your own work or peer-to-peer. If criticizing a boss, use much more indirect language.
不好 (bù hǎo) is a final judgment. 有待提高 suggests that things will get better with effort.
The word 水平 (shuǐ píng - level/standard) is the most common partner. For example: 英语水平有待提高.
Yes, it's very common in texts when giving feedback on a shared project or a friend's photo.
Yes, 尚待提高 (shàng dài tí gāo) uses the formal character 尚 instead of 有, making it sound more literary.
It can! If someone does something obviously terrible and you say their skills 有待提高, it’s a very dry, witty way to tease them.
Add 可能 (maybe) or 还有点 (still a bit). For example: 可能还有点有待提高.
Frases relacionadas
进步空间
Room for improvement
改进
To improve/correct
差强人意
Just barely satisfactory
精益求精
To constantly strive for perfection
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