Chinese word

削弱

Pronunciation

Pinyinxuē ruò

Meaning

  • verbweaken

Example

竞争对手的策略削弱了我们的优势。jìng zhēng duì shǒu de cè lüè xuē ruò le wǒ men de yōu shì

The rival's strategy weakened our advantage.

Illustration for 削弱 (weaken)

More examples

新的漏洞可能会削弱系统的防御力。xīn de lòu dòng kě néng huì xuē ruò xì tǒng de fáng yù lì

New vulnerabilities may weaken the system's defenses.

Core concept

Something that once had power or an advantage is reduced in force, impact, or standing.

Common phrases

  • 削弱防御力xuē ruò fáng yù lì

    weaken defensive capability

  • 削弱基础xuē ruò jī chǔ

    weaken the foundation

Similar words

弱化ruò huà: Grow weaker step by step in force, influence, or effect.
减弱jiǎn ruò: Become less strong or effective than before.

Definition in Chinese

使某种能力、影响或地位下降，使其不如以前强。shǐ móu zhǒng néng lì yíng xiǎng huò dì wèi xià jiàng shǐ qí bù rú yǐ qián qiáng

Word origin

削 (xuē, "shave away") + 弱 (ruò, "weak") combines the action of removing a layer with the result of becoming weak, giving the word its sense of reducing strength or influence.

Usage tips

  • For everyday speaking, the word sounds more measured and formal than a basic phrase like "make it weaker," which makes it especially useful when discussing business, public issues, or plans.

Other meanings

  • damageverb

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