陷入 (xiàn rù) — to sink into; fall into; become trapped in (a predicament, state, etc.)
Definition
Used for abstract states — falling into a crisis, deadlock, or deep thought (often unwanted). 卷入 emphasizes being swept into a conflict or scandal; 陷 is more about literal sinking or framing.
verb
to sink intofall intobecome trapped in (a predicament, state, etc.)
Examples
- 陷入。Tán pàn xiàn rù le jiāng jú.The negotiations reached a deadlock.
- 陷入。Tā xiàn rù le shēn shēn de chén sī.He fell into deep thought.
- 陷入。Gōng sī xiàn rù cái wù wēi jī.The company fell into a financial crisis.
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