Chinese
kùnnan
Meaning: difficulty; difficult
Part of Speech: Noun, Adjective

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Example sentences

他克服了許多困難。
他克服了许多困难。
He overcame many difficulties.
他終於完成了這項困難的任務。
He finally completed this difficult task.
我們要勇敢地面對困難。
We must face difficulties bravely.
我不怕困難,只要努力就能成功。
I am not afraid of difficulties; as long as I work hard, I can succeed.
在困難時期,鄰居們相互幫助。
During difficult times, the neighbors helped each other.

Usage Notes

Can be a noun meaning 'obstacle' or an adjective meaning 'hard/difficult'.

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