弱势

ruò shì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

力量弱小，处于不利地位。

Weak, vulnerable, disadvantaged.

常用于描述群体、经济、地位等处于弱势的一方。

Often used to describe groups, economies, or positions that are disadvantaged or vulnerable.

1 社会应该关注弱势群体的权益。 (Society should pay attention to the rights of disadvantaged groups.)
2 他在辩论中处于弱势，无法反驳对方的观点。 (He was at a disadvantage in the debate and couldn't refute the opponent's arguments.)
3 经济弱势国家需要国际援助来发展。 (Economically disadvantaged countries need international aid for development.)
4 我们要保护弱势儿童，给予他们更多的关爱。 (We need to protect vulnerable children and give them more care.)
5 在强势文化的冲击下，弱势文化难以得到传承。 (Under the impact of strong cultures, vulnerable cultures struggle to be passed down.)

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