absurd; erroneous; adverse fate
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesadjective
absurd; erroneous; contradictory
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to describe theories, statements, or arguments that are unreasonable or illogical.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
shuō说
fǎ法
yǔ与
shì事
shí实
guāi乖
chuǎn舛
，
bù不
zhí值
yī一
bó驳
。
This claim is absurd and contrary to the facts; it is not worth refuting.
Shū书
zhōng中
guān观
diǎn点
qián前
hòu后
guāi乖
chuǎn舛
，
zì自
xiāng相
máo矛
dùn盾
。
The viewpoints in the book are contradictory and self-refuting.
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Qí其
lùn论
guāi乖
chuǎn舛
，
bù不
zú足
wéi为
xìn信
。
His argument is erroneous and not credible.
adjective
adverse; unlucky; full of hardship
literaryOften used to describe a difficult, unfortunate life or destiny. Found in classical and formal writings.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
mìng命
tú途
guāi乖
chuǎn舛
，
lì历
jīng经
mó磨
nàn难
。
His life's path was full of adversity, enduring many hardships.
Mìng命
yùn运
guāi乖
chuǎn舛
，
lǚ屡
zāo遭
dǎ打
jī击
。
His fate was adverse, suffering repeated blows.
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Jiā家
dào道
guāi乖
chuǎn舛
，
rì日
jiàn渐
shuāi衰
luò落
。
The family's fortunes took an adverse turn and gradually declined.