chip; dent; setback; difficulty
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
chip; dent; scratch (on an object)
dialectSpecifically refers to a mark left from a bump or knock. Dialectal term, common in Northern China.
Xiǎo小
xīn心
diǎn点
r儿
，
bié别
zài在
zhuō桌
zi子
shàng上
liú留
xià下
kē磕
peng碰
r儿
。
Be careful, don't leave a dent on the table.
Zhè这
ge个
cí瓷
wǎn碗
biān边
shàng上
yǒu有
ge个
xiǎo小
kē磕
peng碰
r儿
。
There's a small chip on the rim of this porcelain bowl.
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Gāng刚
mǎi买
de的
shǒu手
jī机
，
kě可
qiān千
wàn万
bù不
néng能
yǒu有
kē磕
peng碰
r儿
。
It's a brand new phone, it absolutely cannot have any scratches.
Definition
setback; difficulty; small conflict
dialectMetaphorical extension, refers to minor troubles, setbacks, or interpersonal friction. Often used in a reassuring context.
Rén人
shēng生
lù路
shàng上
nán难
miǎn免
yù遇
dào到
kē磕
peng碰
r儿
，
bié别
huī灰
xīn心
。
It's hard to avoid setbacks on life's journey, don't lose heart.
Xiǎo小
liǎng两
kǒu口
guò过
rì日
zi子
，
yǒu有
diǎn点
xiǎo小
kē磕
peng碰
r儿
hěn很
zhèng正
cháng常
。
It's normal for a young couple to have minor conflicts in their daily life.
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Gōng工
zuò作
gāng刚
kāi开
shǐ始
，
yù遇
dào到
diǎn点
kē磕
peng碰
r儿
bù不
suàn算
shén什
me么
。
It's just the beginning of the job, encountering a few difficulties doesn't mean anything.