curriculum/challenges/english/blocks/zh-a1-learn-compound-finals/628f0a002b0b54a778cfe2ea.md
In this lesson, you'll identify the compound finals ua, uo or üe in a word. This word is often used when something becomes less strong or less effective.
Listen to the audio and complete the word below. The correct syllables will be converted to Chinese characters.
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削弱 (xuē ruò)
This word combines the syllables xuē and ruò.
The first syllable combines the initial x with the compound final ue, and uses the first tone. The second syllable combines the initial r with the compound final uo, and uses the fourth tone.
削弱 (xuē ruò) refers to making something weaker or reducing its strength or impact.
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