减弱

jiǎn ruò

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to weaken; to diminish

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 增强 zēng qiáng 增强 zēng qiáng to increase To strengthen; the opposite of 减弱: to increase

Related words

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• 减少 jiǎn shǎo 减少 jiǎn shǎo to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower To reduce, decrease; similar in meaning but used for quantity: to lessen; to decrease; to reduce; to lower

Synonyms

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• 削弱 xuē ruò 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.: to weaken

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 弱 ruò: weak; feeble
• 减 减 jiǎn: to lower