弱势 ruòshì vulnerable
vulnerable; weak
How to remember 弱势: 弱 weak + 势 power = vulnerable.
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How it is used
- Being in a weak or disadvantaged position - 弱势群体 (ruòshì qúntǐ) vulnerable/disadvantaged groups; 处于弱势 (chǔyú ruòshì) to be at a disadvantage.
- Common in social-policy and market talk; the set phrase 弱势群体 is standard for the socially vulnerable.
- Antonym 强势 (qiángshì, dominant/strong position) - 强势的一方 (qiángshì de yìfāng) the dominant side.