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减弱

jiǎn ruò
HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to weaken; to diminish

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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增强
zēng qiáng

to increase

To strengthen; the opposite of 减弱

Related words

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减少
jiǎn shǎo

to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower

To reduce, decrease; similar in meaning but used for quantity

Synonyms

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削弱
xuē ruò

to weaken

Both mean 'to weaken', but 削弱 is more formal and often used for abstract things like power or influence.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 声音 (sound), 力量 (strength), 影响 (influence), e.g., 声音减弱了 (the sound weakened).

Common mistakes

减弱 is typically used for intangible things like sounds, forces, or feelings, not for reducing physical objects or numbers.

Example Sentences

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暴风雨 减弱 了。
The storm weakened.

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Child Words of 减弱

弱
ruò

weak; feeble

减
jiǎn

to lower