How to Write 弱
The character 弱 (ruò) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
弱 is pronounced ruò in Mandarin Chinese. It means Weak, feeble.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 弱 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 弱
弱小
ruò xiǎo
Small and weak
虚弱
xū ruò
Weak; frail.
弱点
ruò diǎn
Weakness, weak point
Example Sentences
他身体很弱小。
tā shēn tǐ hěn ruò xiǎo
His body is very weak and small.
他的身体很虚弱。
tā de shēn tǐ hěn xū ruò
His body is very weak.
这是他的弱点。
zhè shì tā de ruò diǎn
This is his weakness.
Practice Writing 弱 (ruò)
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