English–Chinese
“flimsy” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindān bó
Example
他的论据很单薄，让人不信服。tā de lùn jù hěn dān bó ràng rén bú xìn fú
His argument is very flimsy, so it is unconvincing.
How to say “flimsy” in Chinese
“Flimsy” in Chinese is 单薄 (dān bó).
A thin outer layer or weak inner structure that makes something seem easily affected, incomplete, or without much substance.
Example sentences with 单薄
面试中，他的单薄履历未能说明他的能力。miàn shì zhōng tā de dān bó lǚ lì wèi néng shuō míng tā de néng lì
During the interview, his scanty resume failed to show his abilities.
Tips for using 单薄
- This adjective is useful for understanding criticism of an explanation or argument because it focuses on missing support or detail rather than simply saying that the speaker is wrong.