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brittle in Chinese

brittle in Chinese is 容易破碎, 脆弱 — brittle means hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.

brittle in Chinese

容易破碎
adj
Pronounced: róng yì pò suì
Inflexible; liable to break, snap, or shatter easily under stress, pressure, or impact; crackly.
脆弱
adj
Pronounced: cuì ruò
Emotionally fragile, easily offended.

What does "brittle" mean?

  1. adj Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.
    "The old parchment had become brittle with age."
  2. adj Emotionally fragile; easily hurt or upset.
    "His confidence seemed brittle after the failed interview."
  3. noun A hard candy made from caramelized sugar and nuts.
    "She made a batch of peanut brittle for the holidays."
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brittle in a sentence

  • The old parchment had become brittle with age.
  • Dry autumn leaves are brittle underfoot.
  • His confidence seemed brittle after the failed interview.
  • She made a batch of peanut brittle for the holidays.

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What is "brittle" in Chinese?

"brittle" in Chinese is 容易破碎, 脆弱. brittle means: Hard but easily broken, snapped, or shattered.

How do you pronounce 容易破碎?

"brittle" in Chinese is 容易破碎, pronounced "róng yì pò suì".

How do you use "brittle" in a sentence?

Example: "The old parchment had become brittle with age." In Chinese, "brittle" is 容易破碎, 脆弱.

Are there other ways to say "brittle" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "brittle": 容易破碎, 脆弱.

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