Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Feeble; Faint; Weak: Describes a person who lacks physical strength, vigor, or moral fortitude. It implies a general state of being weak, ineffectual, or lacking resilience.
   • Weak in character; Spineless; Irresolute: Specifically refers to a lack of firmness, determination, or courage in one's personality or actions. It denotes an inability to stand up for oneself or make decisive choices.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Anh ta có tính cách rất nhu nhược. (He has a very feeble/weak character.)
  • Thái độ nhu nhược của nhà lãnh đạo khiến mọi người thất vọng. (The leader's spineless attitude disappointed everyone.)
  • Đừng nhu nhược trước những khó khăn. (Don't be faint-hearted in the face of difficulties.)

Advanced Usage

• Used to describe abstract qualities like will, spirit, or policy.
  • Một chính sách nhu nhược sẽ không bảo vệ được chủ quyền. (A weak/irresolute policy cannot protect sovereignty.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nhu nhược, hèn nhát (phrase): Feeble and cowardly. This combination emphasizes both weakness of character and a lack of bravery.
  • Kẻ thù chỉ là một bọn nhu nhược, hèn nhát. (The enemy is just a bunch of feeble cowards.)

Synonyms

• Weak: Lacking strength or power.
• Feeble: Pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness.
• Spineless: Lacking courage or resoluteness.
• Irresolute: Uncertain how to act or proceed.
• Faint-hearted: Lacking conviction or boldness.

Antonyms

• Cương quyết: Resolute; determined.
• Mạnh mẽ: Strong; powerful.
• Cứng rắn: Firm; tough.

Related Concepts

• Sự nhu nhược (noun): The state or quality of being feeble or weak-willed.
  • Sự nhu nhược là điểm yếu chí tử. (Feeble-mindedness is a fatal flaw.)

adj

1. feeble; faint; weak
   • tính nhu nhược
     weak character