Chinese

ruòxiǎo
Meaning: weak and small; the weak
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

弱
小

Example sentences

We shouldn't bully the weak.
不要欺負比你弱小的人。
不要欺负比你弱小的人。
Don't bully people who are weaker than you.
保護弱小被認為是天經地義的事情。
保护弱小被认为是天经地义的事情。
Protecting the weak is considered a matter of course.
弱小國家如果不團結,就只能任人宰割。
弱小国家如果不团结,就只能任人宰割。
If small and weak nations do not unite, they will only be left at the mercy of others.

Usage Notes

Describes someone or something that lacks strength or power, often used for countries or individuals.

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