Meaning: Too weak to stand a gust of wind (extremely fragile)
Summary: 弱不禁风 (ruò bù jīn fēng) literally means 'too weak to endure the wind.' While it traditionally described the delicate beauty of women in classical literature, in modern contexts, it often carries a critical nuance of being 'wimpy' or 'feeble.' It can also be applied metaphorically to organizations or arguments that lack substance or resilience. Note that 禁 (jīn) is pronounced in the first tone here, meaning 'to endure.'
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