困难
kùn nan
Definitions
- 1. difficult
- 2. challenging
- 3. straitened circumstances
- 4. difficult situation
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Collocations
常用搭配: 克服困难 (overcome difficulties), 遇到困难 (encounter difficulties).
Common mistakes
困难 is an adjective, not a noun. Don't say "我有一个困难"; use "我有一个问题" for a problem.
Grammar
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Example Sentences
5 shown遇到 困难 不要泄气。
Don't get discouraged when you encounter difficulties.
遇到 困难 时不要气馁。
Don't be discouraged when encountering difficulties.
面对 困难 ，他从不畏缩。
Facing difficulties, he never flinches.
不管多么 困难 ，我都要完成。
No matter how difficult it is, I will complete it.
他在 困难 的境遇中仍然保持乐观。
He remained optimistic in difficult circumstances.
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