小心那个泥潭，很容易陷进去。
xiǎoxīn nàgè nítán ， hěn róngyì xiàn jìnqù 。
Be careful of that quagmire, it's easy to get stuck in.
他在泥潭里挣扎，想要出来。
tāzài nítán lǐ zhēngzhá ， xiǎngyào chūlái 。
He struggled in the quagmire, trying to get out.
经过那个泥潭时，建议绕道而行。
jīngguò nàgè nítán shí ， jiànyì ràodàoérháng 。
When passing by that quagmire, it's suggested to take a detour.