脆弱

cuìruò ㄘㄨㄟˋ ㄖㄨㄛˋ

    • weak
    • frail

Character by character

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms 近义词

  • 薄弱 bóruò
    • 薄弱环节 a weak link
    • 基础薄弱 a weak foundation
  • 软弱 ruǎnruò
    • 软弱无力 weak and powerless
    • 性格软弱 a weak character

Antonyms 反义词

  • 刚毅 gāngyì
    • 神色刚毅 a resolute look
    • 性格刚毅 a resolute character
  • 坚强 jiānqiáng
    • 坚强不屈 strong and unyielding
    • 意志坚强 strong-willed

Telling them apart

脆弱 stresses being unable to withstand setbacks and is not used of feelings. 软弱 stresses timidity and lack of ability, can also mean physically weak, and can describe feelings.

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