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衰弱
shuāiruò
Description
“衰弱”的意思是身体或精神变得很弱，没有力气。
"衰弱" means the body or mind becomes very weak and lacks strength.
人生病以后，身体常常会衰弱。
After falling ill, the body often becomes 衰弱.
Meanings
衰弱shuāiruò
weak; feeble; in a state of decline
生病以后，他的身体很衰弱。
After falling ill, his body became very weak.
衰弱shuāiruò
to weaken; to become feeble
老人的记忆力慢慢衰弱了。
The old man's memory gradually weakened.
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Notes
- Etymology
衰 (decline) + 弱 (weak), two near-synonym characters reinforcing the idea of weakening.
- Nuance
often describes health, nerves (神经衰弱) or strength; more formal than 虚弱.
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