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周折

zhōu zhé

HSK 6

complication, twists and turns

noun

Measure words:番 fān

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在这个项目上，我们遇到了很多周折。

zài zhègè xiàngmù shàng ， wǒmen yùdào le hěnduō zhōuzhé 。

In this project, we encountered many complications.

虽然有些周折，但我们最终还是完成了任务。

suīrán yǒuxiē zhōuzhé ， dàn wǒmen zuìzhōng háishì wánchéng le rènwù 。

Although there were some setbacks, we ultimately completed the task.

她的故事充满了周折，令人感到震撼。

tāde gùshì chōngmǎnle zhōuzhé ， lìngrén gǎndào zhènhàn 。

Her story is full of twists and turns, which is shocking.

Words with similar meanings

This term also refers to obstacles or difficulties encountered in a process but can imply more ups and downs.

twists and turns

This word describes complex situations, often with multiple unexpected developments, but can emphasize the winding path rather than complications.

Words Starting With 周

周末zhōu mò

周围zhōu wéi

surroundings; environment; to encompass

周到zhōu dao

thoughtful; considerate; attentive; thorough

周密zhōu mì

careful; thorough

周年zhōu nián

anniversary; annual

Words Ending With 折

to give a discount

挫折cuò zhé

setback; reverse; check; defeat; frustration; disappointment; to frustrate; to discourage; to set sb back; to blunt; to subdue

complicated; winding

转折zhuǎn zhé

shift in the trend of events; plot shift in a book; twists and turns

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周zhōu · week›折zhé · to break, to snap, to suffer the loss of