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    Expressing "weak" or "sluggish" with 疲软 (píruǎn)

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 疲软

    Explanation

    疲软 (píruǎn) is an adjective meaning "weak," "sluggish," or "soft." It is primarily used in economic and financial contexts to describe weak demand, a sluggish market, or a soft currency. It conveys a lack of strength or vitality in performance.

    Examples

    • 最近市场需求疲软，很多公司都在裁员。

      Zuìjìn shìchǎng xūqiú píruǎn, hěn duō gōngsī dōu zài cáiyuán.

      Market demand has been weak recently, and many companies are laying off workers.

    • 美元持续疲软，汇率一直在下降。

      Měiyuán chíxù píruǎn, huìlǜ yīzhí zài xiàjiàng.

      The US dollar has been persistently weak, and the exchange rate keeps falling.

    • 经济增长疲软让投资者感到担忧。

      Jīngjì zēngzhǎng píruǎn ràng tóuzīzhě gǎndào dānyōu.

      Weak economic growth is making investors worried.

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