难
disaster; calamity; question; interrogate
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
disaster; calamity; misfortune
Refers to serious accidents, natural disasters, or personal misfortunes.
We encountered a serious car accident disaster.
Air crashes are extremely tragic accidents.
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When disaster strikes, everyone should help each other.
Adversity leads to prosperity is an ancient saying that has been passed down for a long time.
After the earthquake, people in the disaster area experienced great calamities.
verb
to question; to interrogate; to criticize
formalFormal usage, often used in academic or formal debate contexts.
His speech was criticized by the experts present.
The leader criticized the employee who was slow to work.
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Reporters questioned the government's policies.
This proposal was criticized by many parties in the parliament.
His theory was criticized and questioned by the academic community.