艰巨 (jiān jù) — arduous; very difficult; formidable
Definition
For huge, long-term tasks that demand sustained effort — stronger than 辛苦 (tiring) and 艰苦 (tough conditions). Used in formal/written contexts like 工程, 任务, 使命.
adjective
arduousvery difficultformidable
Examples
- 艰巨,。Zhè xiàng gōng chéng fēi cháng jiān jù, xū yào dà jiā de nǔ lì.This project is very arduous and requires everyone's effort.
- 艰巨,。Miàn duì rú cǐ jiān jù de rèn wu, tā réng rán jiān chí wán chéng le.Such a formidable task, he still persevered and completed it.
- 艰巨,。Zǒu zài pān dēng gāo fēng de jiān jù dào lù shang, wǒ men bù néng fàng qì.On the arduous path of climbing the peak, we cannot give up.
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