软弱

ruǎn ruò

HSK 7–9

Meaning

缺乏力量或意志，容易屈服或动摇。

Lacking strength or willpower; easily yielding or wavering.

常用来形容人的性格、态度或身体的虚弱，也可用于形容物体或势力的薄弱。

Often used to describe a person's character, attitude, or physical weakness; can also describe the weakness of an object or force.

1 他在谈判中表现得很软弱，轻易就妥协了。 (He appeared weak in the negotiations and easily compromised.)
2 她的身体一直很软弱，经常生病。 (Her body has always been weak and she often gets sick.)
3 面对困难，我们不能有软弱的想法。 (In the face of difficulties, we cannot afford to have weak thoughts.)
4 这支球队的防守过于软弱，让对方轻易得分。 (This team's defense is too weak, allowing the opponent to score easily.)
5 他性格软弱，总是被人欺负。 (He has a weak character and is always being bullied.)

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