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    Using 微弱 (wēiruò) to describe something as "faint"

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    微弱 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    微弱 (wēiruò) is an adjective meaning "faint," "weak," or "feeble." It is used to describe things that are barely perceptible, such as dim light, a weak signal, or a faint sound. For example, 微弱的光 means "a faint light."

    Examples

    • 病人的呼吸很微弱，需要马上抢救。

      Bìngrén de hūxī hěn wēiruò, xūyào mǎshàng qiǎngjiù.

      The patient's breathing is very weak; they need to be resuscitated immediately.

    • 远处传来微弱的音乐声。

      Yuǎnchù chuánlái wēiruò de yīnyuè shēng.

      Faint music came from the distance.

    • 手机信号很微弱，打不了电话。

      Shǒujī xìnhào hěn wēiruò, dǎ bù liǎo diànhuà.

      The phone signal is very weak; I can't make calls.

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