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to weaken

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

jian3ruo4 • jiǎnruò

Meaning


Primary

to weaken

Alternatives

weaken, to diminish, diminish

Mnemonic


减弱 To weaken means 减 to reduce something so that it something becomes 弱 weak.

Usage


风势 逐渐 减弱 了。

The wind has gradually weakened.

这 种 药 会 减弱 疼痛。

This medicine will weaken the pain.

失败 并 没有 减弱 他 的 信心。

Failure did not weaken his confidence.

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