Common Meanings
1
shuāi衰
To decline, weaken, or dwindle, describing a process turning from strong to weak or from a flourishing state to a decaying one.
随着年龄的增长，身体机能会逐渐衰退。
With increasing age, bodily functions will gradually decline.
2
cuī衰
Refers to different grades, ranks, or levels, often in a comparative sense, as in '等衰' (equal ranks/grades).
这些产品的质量有等衰之分。
These products are categorized by different grades of quality.
Coarse hempen sackcloth worn for mourning, same as "缞".
依照古礼，孝子需身着斩衰，以示哀思
According to ancient rituals, a filial son should wear "zhǎn cuī" (coarse hempen sackcloth) to show his grief.