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    Expressing being plagued by something with 缠身 (chánshēn)

    Actions & Events
    Result & Consequence

    Structure

    Trouble + 缠身

    Explanation

    The verb 缠身 (chánshēn) means "to be plagued by" or "to be entangled with," describing a persistent, burdensome situation that is difficult to escape. It is often used with negative situations such as illness, lawsuits, or debt. It typically follows the troublesome matter as a complement.

    Examples

    • 他因为疾病缠身，不得不辞去了工作。

      tā yīnwèi jíbìng chánshēn, bùdébù cíqù le gōngzuò.

      He had to quit his job because he was plagued by illness.

    • 她被债务缠身，日子过得很艰难。

      tā bèi zhàiwù chánshēn, rìzi guò de hěn jiānnán.

      She was burdened with debt and life was very difficult.

    • 官司缠身让他根本无心工作。

      guānsi chánshēn ràng tā gēnběn wúxīn gōngzuò.

      Being entangled in lawsuits left him with no mind for work at all.

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