薄弱

Pronunciation

Peng'im: boh8 riag8
POJ: po̍h-jia̍k
Variety: chaozhou

Pronunciation note: Realised [dz] ~ [z] ~ [l] depending on speaker and register; many younger speakers merge it with /l/. The cited sources corroborate [dz], relaxing to [z] for younger/overseas speakers; neither attests the further merger to /l/.

Meanings and usage

adjective: weak, frail, lacking (e.g. willpower, foundation)
薄弱

Usage: usually

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