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    Expressing weakening with 减弱 (jiǎnruò)

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    Subject + (有所) + 减弱

    Explanation

    减弱 (jiǎnruò) is a verb meaning "to weaken" or "to diminish." It describes a reduction in strength, intensity, or force. It is frequently used in weather reports, scientific contexts, and descriptions of declining influence or power.

    Examples

    • 傍晚以后，风力逐渐减弱了。

      Bàngwǎn yǐhòu, fēnglì zhújiàn jiǎnruò le.

      After dusk, the wind gradually weakened.

    • 随着时间推移，台风的强度明显减弱。

      Suízhe shíjiān tuīyí, táifēng de qiángdù míngxiǎn jiǎnruò.

      As time passed, the typhoon's intensity noticeably weakened.

    • 他对这件事的兴趣慢慢减弱了。

      Tā duì zhè jiàn shì de xìngqù mànmàn jiǎnruò le.

      His interest in this matter gradually faded.

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