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tenuous in Chinese

tenuous in Chinese is 稀少 — tenuous means weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.

tenuous in Chinese

稀少
adj
Pronounced: xī shǎo
Thin in substance or consistency.

What does "tenuous" mean?

  1. adjective Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.
    "The prosecution's case rested on tenuous evidence at best."

tenuous in a sentence

  • The prosecution's case rested on tenuous evidence at best.
  • Their friendship had become tenuous after years of drifting apart.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tenuous" in Chinese?

"tenuous" in Chinese is 稀少. tenuous means: Weak, flimsy, or barely holding together; lacking a solid basis.

How do you pronounce 稀少?

"tenuous" in Chinese is 稀少, pronounced "xī shǎo".

How do you use "tenuous" in a sentence?

Example: "The prosecution's case rested on tenuous evidence at best." In Chinese, "tenuous" is 稀少.

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