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    Referring to a predicament with 困境 (kùnjìng)

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    Explanation

    The noun 困境 (kùnjìng) means "predicament" or "difficult situation." It describes a state of being trapped in unfavorable circumstances with no easy way out. You will often see it paired with verbs like 陷入 (to fall into) or 遭遇 (to encounter).

    Examples

    • 他们的公司正面临前所未有的困境。

      Tāmen de gōngsī zhèng miànlín qiánsuǒwèiyǒu de kùnjìng.

      Their company is facing unprecedented difficulties.

    • 我不知道怎么才能走出目前的困境。

      Wǒ bù zhīdào zěnme cái néng zǒuchū mùqián de kùnjìng.

      I don't know how to get out of the current predicament.

    • 很多小企业在经济危机中陷入了困境。

      Hěn duō xiǎo qǐyè zài jīngjì wēijī zhōng xiànrù le kùnjìng.

      Many small businesses fell into difficulty during the economic crisis.

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