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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to encounter" with 遭遇 (zāoyù)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    遭遇 + Unpleasant Event/Situation

    Explanation

    遭遇 (zāoyù) means "to encounter" or "to run into," typically referring to unexpected or unpleasant situations. It carries a more dramatic or formal tone than simple 遇到. For example, 遭遇危险 means "to encounter danger."

    Examples

    • 登山队在途中遭遇了暴风雪。

      Dēngshānduì zài túzhōng zāoyù le bàofēngxuě.

      The mountaineering team encountered a snowstorm on the way.

    • 他在创业过程中遭遇了很多困难。

      Tā zài chuàngyè guòchéng zhōng zāoyù le hěn duō kùnnán.

      He encountered many difficulties in the process of starting his business.

    • 船只在海上遭遇了强烈的风暴。

      Chuánzhī zài hǎi shàng zāoyù le qiángliè de fēngbào.

      The ship encountered a fierce storm at sea.