HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
弱 — weak
- Reading
- ruò
- Meaning
- weak; feeble; inferior
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
弱 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is ruò and it means weak; feeble; inferior. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
弱 appears in everyday chinese words such as 弱 (weak, fragile, feeble), 减弱 (weaken, abate) and 弱点 (weakness, shortcoming).
Chinese words containing 弱
Frequently asked questions
What does 弱 mean in Chinese?
弱 means weak; feeble; inferior in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 弱 read?
弱 is read ruò. Reading it inside real words — 弱 and 减弱 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 弱 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 弱 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 弱 in a word?
A common word containing 弱 is 弱 (ruò) — "weak, fragile, feeble". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 弱 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 弱 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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