adjective HSK 5
Traditional 疲軟
weak · sluggish · soft · lacking strength
Meaning
疲软 describes a state of weakness, exhaustion, or lack of vigor. It's commonly used in economic contexts to describe sluggish markets, weak demand, or soft prices, but can also describe physical weakness or lack of energy in a person or system.
Usage
Most frequently used in formal or business contexts, especially in economic reports and financial news. When describing the economy or markets, it suggests underperformance or insufficient momentum. Less commonly used for physical tiredness compared to other words like 累 or 疲劳.
Examples
- 01由于全球经济疲软，公司今年的出口业绩不太理想。, .Due to the sluggish global economy, the company's export performance this year has been less than ideal.
- 02最近股市表现疲软，投资者信心不足。, .The stock market has been performing weakly recently, and investor confidence is lacking.
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Common collocations
- 市场疲软weak market
- 经济疲软sluggish economy
- 需求疲软weak demand
- 表现疲软perform weakly
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 疲 (tired/weary) with 软 (soft/weak) to create a compound meaning that emphasizes both exhaustion and lack of firmness or strength.