Chinese
nánguān
Meaning: difficult pass; crisis; difficulty; hurdle
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

公司終於度過了最艱難的難關。
公司终于度过了最艰难的难关。
The company finally overcame the most difficult challenge.
他在朋友們的幫助下度過了難關。
He got through the difficulties with the help of his friends.
政府發放了救濟金,幫助災民度過難關。
The government distributed relief funds to help disaster victims through the difficult time.
我們應該聯手克服這個難關。
We should join forces to overcome this difficulty.
經過多年的努力,他們終於攻克了這個技術難關。
After years of hard work, they finally overcame this technical difficulty.

Usage Notes

Refers to a difficult stage or a critical point that is hard to get through. Often used with '度過' (to tide over) or '攻克' (to overcome).

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