Definition
虚弱 describes physical weakness or poor health, often from illness or age. Compared to 衰弱 (gradual decline, e.g., organ failure) and 憔悴 (haggard facial appearance), 虚弱 focuses on general lack of strength. 单薄 emphasizes a slender, less robust physique rather than illness.
adjective
weakfrailin poor health
Examples
- ，虚弱。Tā bìng le hěn jiǔ, shēntǐ hěn xū ruò.He has been sick for a long time and his body is very weak.
- 虚弱，。Tā shuōhuà de shēngyīn hěn xū ruò, hǎoxiàng méi lìqi.Her voice when speaking is very weak, as if she has no strength.
- ，虚弱。Yéye niánjì dà le, tuǐjiǎo biàn de xū ruò.Grandpa is old, and his legs have become weak.
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