逆境

nì jìng

HSK 7–9

Meaning

adversity
predicament

Definition

困难和不利的处境。

Difficult and unfavorable circumstances.

Usage

常作名词，指艰难的境遇，用于描述挑战或鼓励面对困难。

Often used as a noun to refer to hard situations, describing challenges or encouraging to face difficulties.

Examples

1 在逆境中，他依然保持乐观。 (He remained optimistic in adversity.)
2 逆境能磨练一个人的意志。 (Adversity can temper one's will.)
3 他在逆境中找到了新的机会。 (He found new opportunities in adversity.)
4 公司如何应对市场逆境？ (How does the company respond to market adversity?)
5 逆境是成长的一部分。 (Adversity is part of growth.)
6 她从未在逆境中放弃过。 (She never gave up in adversity.)
7 这本书讲述了在逆境中奋斗的故事。 (This book tells a story of struggling in adversity.)

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