Definitions
(adjective)
crisp; crunchy; brittle; fragile
(adjective)
clear and loud (voice)
Etymology
Something dangerous 危 to one's flesh ⺼
About
The character "脆" is structured with the radical "月" on the left, historically representing meat, and the component "危" on the right, primarily functioning as a phonetic element. Its etymology connects to the concept of brittleness, initially describing tender or easily broken meat, and over time its meaning expanded to encompass any substance or object that is crisp, fragile, or easily shattered, such as certain foods or materials. This semantic shift occurred while the character's form remained consistent, with its components continuing to reflect its association with physical fragility.
Example Sentences Hide
这个苹果很脆。
饼干又香又脆。
她说话声音很清脆。
油炸花生米非常脆。
刚烤好的面包边很脆。
他的性格比较脆弱。
这种材料质地脆，容易断裂。
经历了失败，他脆弱的自信彻底崩塌了。