困境 (kùn jìng) — difficult situation; predicament
Definition
困境 means a difficult, stuck situation one is trapped in — stronger than 困难 (which is just 'difficulty'). Pairs with 陷入/走出, unlike more neutral 处境 or 境地.
noun
difficult situationpredicament
Examples
- 困境。Gōng sī xiàn rù le yán zhòng de kùn jìng.The company has fallen into a serious predicament.
- 困境，。Jǐn guǎn shēn chǔ kùn jìng, tā yī rán bǎo chí lè guān.Even though she is in a difficult situation, she remains optimistic.
- 困境。Zǒu chū kùn jìng xū yào zhì huì hé yǒng qì.Getting out of a predicament requires wisdom and courage.
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