弱势

ruò shì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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Definitions

1. vulnerable
2. weak

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 强势 qiáng shì 强势 qiáng shì strong 强势表示力量或地位上的优势，与弱势相对。: strong

Related words

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• 弱势群体 ruò shì qún tǐ 弱势群体 ruò shì qún tǐ disadvantaged social groups (e.g. the handicapped) 弱势常与群体搭配，指社会中处于不利地位的人群。: disadvantaged social groups (e.g. the handicapped)
• 薄弱 bó ruò 薄弱 bó ruò weak; frail 薄弱多指力量、意志或基础等不坚强，与弱势意义接近但侧重不同。: weak; frail

Synonyms

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• 劣势 liè shì 劣势 liè shì inferior 劣势指在比较中处于不利的位置，与弱势意义相似。: inferior

Usage notes

Collocations

弱势多与“群体”“地位”“处境”等抽象名词搭配，较少修饰具体事物。

Common mistakes

弱势通常不直接用于形容个人体力上的弱，例如“他身体很弱”不说“他身体弱势”，更多指社会地位或处境不利。

Example Sentences

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我们应该帮助社会上的 弱势 群体。

We should help disadvantaged groups in society.

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Words Containing 弱势

• 弱势群体 弱势群体 ruò shì qún tǐ: disadvantaged social groups (e.g. the handicapped)

Child Words of 弱势

• 弱 弱 ruò: weak; feeble
• 势 势 shì: power