Definition
陷于 is a formal verb phrase used to describe entering a difficult or unfavorable situation. It is typically followed by an abstract noun indicating a predicament or negative state (e.g., 困境 'difficulty', 被动 'passivity', 危险 'danger'). Unlike 掉进 (to fall into physically), 陷于 is only used metaphorically for abstract states.
v.p.
to fall into (a difficult situation)to be caught in (a predicament)
Examples
- 陷于。Gōngsī xiàn yú cáiwù wēijī.The company fell into a financial crisis.
- 陷于。Tā xiàn yú shēnshēn de zìzé zhī zhōng.He fell into deep self-blame.
- 陷于。Zhège guójiā xiàn yú nèizhàn duōnián.This country has been caught in civil war for years.
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