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軟肋

简软肋 · 繁軟肋

Mandarin · pinyin ruǎn lèi

(anatomy) costal cartilage
(fig.) weak spot; weak link; vulnerability

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肋: lèi · lè · ribs; chest
软: ruǎn · soft, flexible, pliable; weak

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noun

(anatomy) costal cartilage
(figurative, Mainland China) weak point; weakness; soft underbelly

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