脆弱

cuìruò

adjective HSK 6 #3,561

Meanings

1 fragile
2 vulnerable
3 frail

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Examples

HSK 5

他的心理很脆弱。

Tā de xīnlǐ hěn cuìruò.

He is psychologically fragile.

HSK 6

这个生态系统非常脆弱。

Zhège shēngtài xìtǒng fēicháng cuìruò.

This ecosystem is very fragile.

Tips

usage

脆弱 describes both physical fragility (glass, ecosystems) and emotional vulnerability (a fragile heart). Opposite: 坚强 (strong/resilient).

Stroke Order

脆 cuì

弱 ruò