Definition
s.v.
fraildelicate in healthweak and incompetentinsubstantialthin (in arguments, materials, etc.)
Examples
- 孱弱。càn de shēntǐ ràng tā wúfǎ cānjiā jùliè yùndòng.His frail body prevented him from participating in strenuous exercise.
- 孱弱,。Tā de lǐngdǎo nénglì fēicháng càn, wúfǎ dàilǐng tuánduì.His leadership ability is very weak, and he cannot lead the team.
- 孱弱,。Tā de lǐyóu càn, bùnéng shuōfú wǒ.His reasons are insubstantial and cannot convince me.
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