周折

zhōu zhé
HSK 6
complication, twists and turns
noun
Measure words:番 fān

Example Sentences

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.

Individual Characters

周zhōu
week
HSK 6
折zhé
to break, to snap, to suffer the loss of

Words with similar meanings

波折bōzhé
setbacks
This term also refers to obstacles or difficulties encountered in a process but can imply more ups and downs.
曲折qūzhé
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
weekend
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

打折dǎ zhé
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
曲折qū zhé
complicated; winding
转折zhuǎn zhé
shift in the trend of events; plot shift in a book; twists and turns

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