cuò
剉
setback; defeat; frustrate
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to break or injure by bending; to sprain
literaryA classical Chinese (文言) usage, not common in modern spoken language. Primarily seen in historical or literary texts.
Bù不
shèn慎
cuò挫
shāng伤
le了
shǒu手
wàn腕
。
(In a classical context) He inadvertently sprained his wrist.
verb
to experience a setback; to suffer defeat; to frustrate
This is the standard modern usage of 挫, often used in words like 挫折 (setback), 挫败 (to defeat/frustrate). The source indicates it is the same as the character '锉', but this refers to the semantic overlap in modern usage meaning 'to file down' or 'to wear down', which metaphorically extends to 'frustrate' or 'setback'.
Zhè这
cì次
shī失
bài败
bìng并
méi没
yǒu有
cuò挫
shāng伤
tā他
de的
dòu斗
zhì志
。
This failure did not dampen his fighting spirit.
Dí敌
rén人
de的
ruì锐
qì气
bèi被
cuò挫
。
The enemy's morale was blunted.
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Tā他
zài在
shì事
yè业
shang上
zāo遭
shòu受
le了
zhòng重
dà大
cuò挫
zhé折
。
He suffered a major setback in his career.
Jì计
huà划
shòu受
cuò挫
。
The plan met with frustration.