脆弱

cuìruò

adjective HSK 7-9 #3,561

Meanings

他的心理很脆弱。

Tā de xīnlǐ hěn cuìruò.

He is psychologically fragile.

这个生态系统非常脆弱。

Zhège shēngtài xìtǒng fēicháng cuìruò.

This ecosystem is very fragile.

usage

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

脆 cuì

弱 ruò