软弱 (ruǎn ruò) — weak (in character or body); feeble

Definition

软弱 (ruǎn ruò) describes a person or argument as weak in character, will, or physical condition — it carries a negative judgment of lacking strength or resolve. Compared to 弱 (ruò), which is neutral and can mean simply 'not strong' physically or in ability, 软弱 emphasizes a personal weakness or timidity, especially in character. It is distinct from 微弱 (wēi ruò), which is used for faint sounds, light, or signals, not people's character.

adjective

weak (in character or body)feeble

Examples

软弱，。
Tā tài ruǎn ruò le, zǒng shì bèi rén qīfu.
He is too weak (in character) and always gets bullied by others.
，软弱。
Shēngbìng yǐhòu, tā de shēntǐ biàn de hěn ruǎn ruò.
After getting sick, her body became very weak.
软弱。
Tā zài huìyì shàng tíchū le yí gè ruǎn ruò de fǎnbó.
He made a weak rebuttal at the meeting.

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