Writing
弱势 (ruò shì) — how to say "weak" in Chinese
弱势
Weak, vulnerable
noun
Character composition
弱
weak
势
power, trend
Radicals / Keys
弓
Bow
#57 · gōng · 3 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
处于弱势
chǔ yú ruò shì
to be in a weak position
弱势群体
ruò shì qún tǐ
vulnerable group
Examples
社会应该关注弱势群体的权益。
Society should pay attention to the rights of vulnerable groups.
弱势群体需要帮助。
Vulnerable groups need help.
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Frequently asked questions
Weak in Chinese meaning
"weak" in Chinese is 弱势 (ruò shì).
What does 弱势 mean in English?
弱势 (ruò shì) means "Weak, vulnerable".
How is 弱势 pronounced?
It is pronounced ruò shì (written as ruo shi, ruoshi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "weak" in Chinese characters?
It is written 弱势: 弱 has 10 strokes, 势 has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 弱势?
弱势 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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