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    Using 削弱 (xuēruò) to express "to weaken"

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    Structure

    Subject + 被 + 削弱

    Explanation

    The verb 削弱 (xuēruò) means "to weaken" or "to undermine." It is used to describe reducing the strength, influence, or effectiveness of something or someone. It often appears in formal or political contexts, such as 力量被削弱 meaning "power was weakened."

    Examples

    • 长时间不运动会削弱你的体力。

      cháng shíjiān bù yùndòng huì xuēruò nǐ de tǐlì.

      Not exercising for a long time will weaken your physical strength.

    • 这件事严重削弱了他在公司的影响力。

      zhè jiàn shì yánzhòng xuēruò le tā zài gōngsī de yǐngxiǎnglì.

      This matter seriously weakened his influence in the company.

    • 反对派试图削弱政府的权威。

      fǎnduìpài shìtú xuēruò zhèngfǔ de quánwēi.

      The opposition tried to undermine the government's authority.

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