Definition
逆境 (nì jìng) refers to a difficult or adverse environment or set of circumstances, often implying a prolonged period of hardship. It is broader than 困境 (kùn jìng, a specific predicament) and focuses on the external situation rather than the internal suffering emphasized by 苦难 (kǔ nàn). It is a formal, written term used in contexts like 'in the face of adversity'.
noun
adversityhardshipdifficult circumstances
Examples
- 逆境，。Zài nì jìng zhōng, rén néng fāxiàn zhēnzhèng de lìliàng.In adversity, one can discover true strength.
- ，逆境。Tā cóng bú fàngqì, jíshǐ shēn chǔ nì jìng.She never gives up, even when in adversity.
- 逆境。Jīnglì guò nì jìng de rén wǎngwǎng gèng jiānqiáng.People who have experienced adversity tend to be stronger.
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