薄弱 (bó ruò): weak, fragile

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: weak, fragile
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adjective
HSK level: HSK 6

Full definitions

weak
frail

Chinese explanation

形容力量小、不坚强，容易受到损害或影响。常指身体或意志不坚强，如体力薄弱、意志薄弱
也指事物的基础、环节、条件等不牢固或不够强，如薄弱环节、薄弱的基础
还可指力量、势力、影响等比较小，如防守薄弱、薄弱的力量。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

thin

HSK 5

weak

Example sentences

The time planning for this project is relatively weak; we need to reallocate resources to ensure each phase has enough buffer time.

After a year of physical training, his previously weak arm muscles became strong and powerful, and now he can easily lift heavier dumbbells.

Due to the lack of an effective oversight mechanism, law enforcement in this area appears very weak, resulting in repeated violations that cannot be stopped.

His willpower is relatively weak; he gives up easily when encountering difficulties, so it is hard for him to persist in completing long-term goals.

This startup's financial foundation is still very weak; once the market fluctuates, it may face the risk of bankruptcy.

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