薄弱 (bó ruò) — weak, frail
Definition
薄弱 is used for abstract or systemic weakness — defenses, foundations, technical ability — more often than for a person's body. 脆弱 focuses on fragility (easily broken); 虚弱 is for a person's poor health.
adjective
weakfrail
Examples
- 薄弱。Tā de shēn tǐ bǐ jiào bó ruò.His body is relatively weak.
- 薄弱。Zhè ge gōng sī de jì shù lì liàng hěn bó ruò.This company's technical strength is very weak.
- 薄弱。Fáng shǒu bó ruò de dì fāng róng yì shī fēn.Weak spots in defense are easy to lose points.
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