joek6 siu2弱小

Jyutpingjoek6 siu2

Yaleyeuhk síu

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Small and weak; fragile.

neutralpeopledescriptions

How it's used

Focuses on a sense of vulnerability or lack of power rather than just physical size. It often appears in contexts involving sympathy or moral responsibility toward those who cannot defend themselves. While it can describe physical stature, it is frequently used to describe groups or individuals facing systemic disadvantage.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋hou2好joek6弱siu2小，seoi1需jiu3要jan4人bou2保wu6護。

They are very weak and small, they need someone to protect them.

nei5你dim2點ho2可ji5以haa1蝦di1啲joek6弱siu2小ge3嘅dung6動mat6物？

How can you bully weak and small animals?

Common phrases

joek6弱siu2小se5社kwan4群

vulnerable groups

joek6弱siu2小sai3勢lik6力

weak forces

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe inanimate objects that are simply fragile or breakable, such as a glass vase. Use 脆弱 for objects that are easily damaged, whereas 弱小 specifically implies a lack of strength or influence in a living or social context.