坎儿 (kǎn r) — critical juncture; key moment

Definition

A metaphorical 'hump' or low point that must be gotten over — a pivotal, often difficult moment in life or work. It's a colloquial 儿化 form, used in fixed phrases like 关键 or 重要的坎儿.

noun

critical juncturekey moment

Examples

坎儿。
Zhè ge jué dìng shì tā zhèng zhì shēng yá de yí gè zhòng dà kǎn r.
This decision was a major critical juncture in his political career.
坎儿，。
Gōng sī fā zhǎn dào le yí gè xīn de kǎn r, xū yào jǐn shèn jué cè.
The company's development has reached a new key moment, requiring careful decision-making.
坎儿，。
Miàn duì rén shēng de zhòng yào kǎn r, tā xuǎn zé le jiān chí.
Facing an important critical juncture in life, he chose to persevere.

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