Definition
示弱 is a separable verb (离合词), meaning 'to show weakness' or 'to appear weak'. It can be split to insert aspect markers, complements, or objects between the two characters — for example, 示了一次弱 ('showed weakness once') or 示什么弱 ('what weakness to show'). The word is often used in competitive or confrontational contexts, where showing weakness is seen as a strategic mistake.
v.o.
to show weaknessto appear weak (often in competition or confrontation)
Examples
- 示弱。Bǐsài zhōng juéduì bù néng xiàng duìshǒu shì ruò.During the competition, you absolutely cannot show weakness to your opponent.
- 。Tā cónglái méi zài lǐngdǎo miànqián shì guò yí cì ruò.He has never once shown weakness in front of his leaders.
- ，。Duìfāng gùyì shì ruò, yǐnyòu wǒmen màorán jìngōng.The other side deliberately pretended to be weak, luring us to attack rashly.
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