困
kùn
Meaning
- sleepy
- tired
Definition
困；困难；疲乏
tired; sleepy; difficult; trapped
Usage
可以表示身体疲劳、想睡觉，也可以表示处于困境或遇到困难。
It can indicate physical fatigue or sleepiness, as well as being in a difficult situation or encountering trouble.
Examples
- 1 昨晚没睡好，今天一直很困。 (I didn't sleep well last night, so I've been very sleepy today.)
- 2 这个谜题太难了，我被困住了。 (This puzzle is too difficult; I'm stuck.)
- 3 公司资金周转困难，面临困境。 (The company has cash flow problems and is in a difficult situation.)
- 4 他困在电梯里一个小时。 (He was trapped in the elevator for an hour.)
- 5 别打扰我，我正困着呢。 (Don't bother me, I'm really sleepy.)
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