难以

nán yǐ

HSK 5

Meaning

hard to (predict, imagine etc)

Definition

不容易，很难。

difficult to; hard to.

Usage

常用于修饰动词，表示做某事很困难。

Often used to modify verbs, indicating that it is difficult to do something.

Examples

1 这个问题难以解决。 (This problem is difficult to solve.)
2 他的心情难以平静。 (His mood is hard to calm down.)
3 这种痛苦难以忍受。 (This kind of pain is unbearable.)
4 真相难以掩盖。 (The truth is hard to cover up.)
5 她的才华难以忽视。 (Her talent is hard to ignore.)

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