wànnán

万难

Word · Adverb · NounTraditional萬難

extremely difficult; all kinds of difficulties

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Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adverb

extremely difficult to; very hard to

formal

Used before verbs to indicate that an action is extremely difficult to perform. Often used in formal or written contexts.

cǐ此
shì事
wàn万
nán难
zhào照
bàn办
 。

This matter is extremely difficult to handle as requested.

jú局
miàn面
yǐ已
jīng经
wàn万
nán难
wǎn挽
huí回
 。

The situation is already beyond redemption.

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wàn万
nán难
cóng从
mìng命
 。

It is extremely difficult to comply with your order (polite refusal).

2.

noun

all kinds of difficulties; numerous obstacles; countless hardships

formal

Refers to multiple or severe difficulties collectively. Often used in formal contexts or set phrases.

wǒ我
men们
yào要
pái排
chú除
wàn万
nán难
 ,
wán完
chéng成
rèn任
wu务
 。

We must overcome all difficulties to complete the mission.

lì历
jīng经
wàn万
nán难
 ,
tā他
zhōng终
yú于
huí回
dào到
le了
jiā家
xiāng乡
 。

After experiencing countless hardships, he finally returned to his hometown.

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bù不
gù顾
wàn万
nán难
 ,
tā他
jiān坚
chí持
zhe着
zì自
jǐ己
de的
lǐ理
xiǎng想
 。

Regardless of all difficulties, he persisted in his ideals.