yếu ớt
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Meaning
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Adjective
To be feeble or weak means to lack physical strength or energy.
vi Ông ấy cảm thấy rất yếu ớt sau trận ốm dài.
en He felt very feeble after his long illness.
Adverb
Doing something feebly means doing it with very little physical strength or power.
vi Anh ấy vẫy tay một cách yếu ớt để chào mọi người.
en He feebly waved his hand to greet everyone.