Chinese

shòukùn
Meaning: to be stranded; to be trapped; to be beset with difficulties
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

受
困

Example sentences

Hikers were stranded in the mountains because of the heavy rain.
官兵們齊心協力營救受困民眾。
官兵们齐心协力营救受困民众。
The officers and soldiers worked together to rescue the trapped people.
救援隊正在全力營救受困的登山客。
救援队正在全力营救受困的登山客。
The rescue team is putting all effort into rescuing the trapped hikers.

Usage Notes

Used when someone or something is unable to move or leave a difficult situation.

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