薄弱

bóruò

adjective HSK 5 #12,932

Meanings

1 weak; frail; vulnerable
2 thin; flimsy (of foundation, defense, etc.)

Characters

thin; weak; slight

Thin and weak — lacking strength or substance.

Examples

他的基础比较薄弱。

Tā de jīchǔ bǐjiào bóruò.

His foundation is rather weak.

这个地区的经济很薄弱。

Zhège dìqū de jīngjì hěn bóruò.

The economy of this area is very weak.

我们要加强薄弱环节。

Wǒmen yào jiāqiáng bóruò huánjié.

We need to strengthen the weak links.

Tips

usage

薄弱 is used for abstract weaknesses: 基础薄弱 (weak foundation), 意志薄弱 (weak willpower), 薄弱环节 (weak link/point). Note: 薄 is read bó here (thin/weak), not báo (thin/physically thin).

Stroke Order

薄 báo

弱 ruò