削弱

xuē ruò
HSK 6
to weaken
verb

Example Sentences

这种药物可以削弱疼痛。
zhèzhǒng yàowù kěyǐ xuēruò téngtòng 。
This medication can weaken the pain.
他的行为削弱了我们的信任。
tāde xíngwéi xuēruò le wǒmen de xìnrèn 。
His behavior weakened our trust.
经济危机削弱了许多公司的实力。
jīngjì wēijī xuēruò le xǔduō gōngsī de shílì 。
The economic crisis weakened the strength of many companies.

Individual Characters

削xuē
to pare, to reduce, to remove
HSK 5
弱ruò
weak, feeble, young, inferior

Words with similar meanings

减弱jiǎnruò
to reduce
This term implies a decrease in intensity or strength, similar to 'to weaken', but can be used in broader contexts.
破坏pòhuài
to damage
This term conveys a sense of causing harm or destruction, which can lead to a weakening effect.

Words Ending With 弱

脆弱cuì ruò
weak; frail
薄弱bó ruò
weak; frail

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