弱势 (ruò shì): vulnerable; weak

After the flood, vulnerable groups such as the elderly and disabled received more help from the government and volunteers.

In this highly competitive society, people without skills are often in a vulnerable position and find it hard to get a good job.

Protecting the rights of vulnerable consumers is an important duty of consumer associations.

In negotiations, if one party lacks information, they will be in a weak position and easily make concessions.

This company, due to weak capital, has always been in a vulnerable position in the market and finds it difficult to compete with large enterprises.