错综复杂

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HSK 7–9

Meaning

形容事物头绪繁多，情况复杂。

Describes a situation with many intertwined and complicated elements.

用于描述局势、关系、问题等非常复杂，难以理清头绪。

Used to describe situations, relationships, problems, etc., that are extremely complex and difficult to untangle.

1 这个案件的背景错综复杂，需要仔细调查。 (The background of this case is extremely complex and requires careful investigation.)
2 他们之间的关系错综复杂，外人很难理解。 (The relationships among them are intricate and hard for outsiders to understand.)
3 国际政治局势错综复杂，需要多方协调。 (The international political situation is complex and requires coordination from multiple sides.)
4 这部小说的情节错综复杂，但非常吸引人。 (The plot of this novel is intricate but very captivating.)
5 解决这个问题需要面对错综复杂的利益纠葛。 (Solving this problem requires facing a complex web of interests.)

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