Chinese

kùn
Meaning: to be stranded; to be trapped; sleepy
Part of Speech: Verb, Adjective

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Example sentences

他被困在電梯裡。
他被困在电梯里。
He was trapped in the elevator.
為了搜救受困者,警方出動了大批人力。
In order to rescue those who were trapped, the police dispatched a large number of personnel.
消防隊員成功解救了被困在火場中的居民。
The firefighters successfully rescued the residents trapped in the fire.
消防員勇敢地衝進火場救出了被困的老人。
The firefighter bravely rushed into the fire and rescued the trapped elderly person.
在千鈞一髮之際,消防員及時救出了被困的孩子。
At the critical moment, the firefighter rescued the trapped child in time.

Usage Notes

Can refer to being physically trapped, stuck in a difficult situation, or feeling sleepy.

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