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Chinese

shìduān
Meaning: incident; trouble; dispute
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

公司及時澄清誤會,避免爭議演變成更大的事端。
公司及时澄清误会,避免争议演变成更大的事端。
The company clarified the misunderstanding promptly and prevented the dispute from turning into a bigger incident.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to a troublesome incident or dispute, often in formal news or administrative language. It can suggest a problem that may grow if not handled.

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