weak; timid; cowardly
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
weak; timid; cowardly; lacking courage and strength
Describes a person's character, behavior, or attitude as lacking courage, resolution, or strength. Often carries a negative or pitying connotation. Commonly appears in set phrases such as 懦弱无能.
Tā他
xìng性
gé格
nuò懦
ruò弱
，
cóng从
lái来
bù不
gǎn敢
jù拒
jué绝
bié别
rén人
。
He has a timid personality and never dares to refuse others.
Nuò懦
ruò弱
wú无
néng能
de的
tǒng统
zhì治
zhě者
dǎo导
zhì致
guó国
jiā家
miè灭
wáng亡
。
The weak and incompetent ruler led to the downfall of the nation.
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Miàn面
duì对
kùn困
nán难
，
wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
nuò懦
ruò弱
tuì退
suō缩
。
Facing difficulties, we cannot be cowardly and shrink back.
Tā他
de的
nuò懦
ruò弱
ràng让
péng朋
you友
men们
hěn很
shī失
wàng望
。
His cowardice greatly disappointed his friends.