苍白无力 — “Feeble and ineffectual”
苍白无力 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Feeble and ineffectual”. Lacking strength, conviction, or impact, often used to describe arguments, explanations, or efforts. Literally, “Pale and powerless”.
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苍白无力 Pronunciation and Pinyin
苍白无力 Character Breakdown
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他的辩解听起来苍白无力，无法说服任何人。
His explanation sounded feeble and unconvincing, failing to persuade anyone.
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What does 苍白无力 mean?
苍白无力 (cāng bái wú lì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Feeble and ineffectual”.
How do you pronounce 苍白无力?
苍白无力 is pronounced cāng bái wú lì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 苍白无力 literally mean?
Literally, 苍白无力 means “Pale and powerless”. It is used to mean “Feeble and ineffectual”.
What is the Chinese definition of 苍白无力?
苍白：灰白。形容贫弱无力。