Definition
困难重重 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'beset with difficulties' or 'riddled with problems'. It describes a situation where obstacles pile up one after another, making progress extremely hard. You can use it as a predicate or complement, often in formal or written contexts.
f.e.
beset with difficultiesriddled with problems
Examples
- 困难重重，。Zhège xiàngmù kùn nán, xūyào dàjiā qíxīn xiélì.This project is beset with difficulties; everyone needs to work together.
- 困难重重，。Chuàngyè chūqī kùn nán, dàn jiānchí xiàlái jiù néng chénggōng.The early stages of starting a business are full of difficulties, but if you persist you can succeed.
- 困难重重，。Jǐnguǎn kùn nán, tāmen háishì ànshí wánchéng le rènwu.Despite being beset with difficulties, they still completed the task on time.
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