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磨难

mó nàn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • a trial
  • tribulation
  • a torment
  • a cross (to bear)

Definition

在困难或痛苦中经受的折磨或考验。

Hardships or trials endured in difficulties or suffering.

Usage

常用来形容人生中遭遇的重大挫折或艰难处境,强调其带来的痛苦和考验。

Often used to describe major setbacks or difficult situations in life, emphasizing the pain and trials they bring.

Examples

  • 1 他的一生经历了无数磨难,但从未放弃。 (He endured countless hardships in his life but never gave up.)
  • 2 这次失败对他来说是一次巨大的磨难。 (This failure was a huge ordeal for him.)
  • 3 在磨难中,她学会了坚强。 (She learned to be strong through hardships.)
  • 4 经过多年的磨难,他终于取得了成功。 (After years of hardship, he finally achieved success.)
  • 5 人生难免有磨难,关键是如何面对。 (Life inevitably has hardships; the key is how to face them.)
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