孱弱 (chán ruò) — frail, delicate in health; weak and incompetent; insubstantial, thin (in arguments, materials, etc.)

Definition

Examples

• 孱弱的身体让他无法参加剧烈运动。
  chán ruò De shēn tǐ ràng tā wú fǎ cān jiā jù liè yùn dòng.
  His frail body prevented him from participating in strenuous exercise.
• 他的领导能力非常孱弱，无法带领团队。
  Tā de lǐng dǎo néng lì fēi cháng chán ruò, wú fǎ dài lǐng tuán duì.
  His leadership ability is very weak, and he cannot lead the team.
• 他的理由孱弱，不能说服我。
  Tā de lǐ yóu chán ruò, bù néng shuō fú wǒ.
  His reasons are insubstantial and cannot convince me.

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