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    Using 弱势 (ruòshì) to express vulnerability or disadvantage

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    Structure

    弱势 + 群体/Noun

    Explanation

    弱势 means "vulnerable," "disadvantaged," or "in a weak position" and describes people or groups who lack power or resources. It combines 弱 (weak) with 势 (position/force). It commonly appears in the phrase 弱势群体 (vulnerable groups/disadvantaged communities).

    Examples

    • 社会应该给予弱势群体更多的关注和帮助。

      Shèhuì yīnggāi jǐyǔ ruòshì qúntǐ gèng duō de guānzhù hé bāngzhù.

      Society should give more attention and help to vulnerable groups.

    • 在这场竞争中，小企业明显处于弱势地位。

      Zài zhè chǎng jìngzhēng zhōng, xiǎo qǐyè míngxiǎn chǔyú ruòshì dìwèi.

      In this competition, small businesses are clearly at a disadvantage.

    • 政府出台了一系列政策来保护弱势群体的权益。

      Zhèngfǔ chūtái le yī xìliè zhèngcè lái bǎohù ruòshì qúntǐ de quányì.

      The government has introduced a series of policies to protect the rights and interests of vulnerable groups.

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