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Chinese

nìjìng
Meaning: adversity; difficult circumstances
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

他在逆境中仍然努力工作,最後終於成功了。
他在逆境中仍然努力工作,最后终于成功了。
He kept working hard despite the adversity and finally succeeded.
他崇拜那位在逆境中堅持創作的畫家。
He admired the painter who kept creating despite adversity.
她在逆境中展現不屈的精神,終於完成了這項艱難的任務。
She showed an unyielding spirit in adversity and finally completed the difficult task.

Usage Notes

This noun describes a difficult or unfavorable situation. It often appears in phrases about facing, overcoming, or enduring hardship.

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