儜 (níng) - Weak & feeble

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níng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

儜 · níng

Weak;

feeble;

timid;

used in classical Chinese and some dialects to describe a person of weak character or physical frailty.

Weakfeebletimid

Usage highlights

Weak and timidFeeble personTimid characterWeakLacking strength

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He is too timid to speak up (儜弱).
  • The patient appears very weak (儜弱).
  • In ancient texts, it described a feeble person (儜人).

Collocations

  • Weak and timid(儜弱)
  • Feeble person(儜人)
  • Timid character(儜性)
  • Weak-willed(儜志)
  • Lacking strength(儜力)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily found in classical Chinese literature and certain dialects.
  • Carries a negative connotation, implying lack of strength or courage.
  • Rarely used in modern standard Mandarin outside specific literary contexts.

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