He was trapped in the elevator.
困
sleepy/tired
Hanzi
Grade
Grade 3
Pinyin
kùn
Bopomofo
ㄎㄨㄣˋ
Jyutping
kwan3
Example sentences
In order to rescue those who were trapped, the police dispatched a large number of personnel.
He fell into a predicament during the economic crisis.
This company is currently in a difficult situation.
This complex problem has always puzzled me.
This problem has troubled him for a long time.
He felt very troubled because he kept receiving harassing phone calls.
He overcame many difficulties.
He finally completed this difficult task.
The government is working hard to solve the problem of poverty.
Example Vocabulary
困
to be stranded; to be trapped; sleepy
困境
predicament; difficult situation; plight
困惑
to feel perplexed; puzzled; to baffle
困擾
to trouble; to persecute; to haunt; trouble; perplexity
困難
difficulty; difficult
貧困
poverty; impoverished
交困
人困馬乏
受困
to be stranded; to be trapped; to be beset with difficulties
困倦
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