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荆棘

jīng jí

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • thistles and thorns
  • brambles
  • thorny undergrowth

Definition

丛生的带刺灌木，比喻前进道路上的困难、障碍。

Thorny undergrowth; metaphor for difficulties and obstacles on the path forward.

Usage

常用作比喻，表示人生或事业中遇到的艰难险阻。

Often used metaphorically to indicate hardships and obstacles encountered in life or career.

Examples

  • 1 人生的道路上充满了荆棘，但我们不能退缩。(The path of life is full of thorns, but we cannot shrink back.)
  • 2 创业初期，他经历了许多荆棘，最终取得了成功。(In the early days of starting a business, he experienced many thorns and eventually achieved success.)
  • 3 面对科研中的荆棘，她坚持不懈地寻找解决方案。(Facing the thorns in scientific research, she persisted in finding solutions.)
  • 4 友谊的路上也会有荆棘，需要双方共同克服。(There are also thorns on the path of friendship, which both sides need to overcome together.)
  • 5 他毫不畏惧地踏上了布满荆棘的征途。(He fearlessly embarked on a journey covered with thorns.)

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