English–Chinese
“be a problem” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchéng wèn tí
Example
这个计划成问题了，我们要重新考虑。zhè ge jì huà chéng wèn tí le wǒ men yào chóng xīn kǎo lǜ
This plan has become a problem, so we need to reconsider it.
How to say “be a problem” in Chinese
“Be a problem” in Chinese is 成问题 (chéng wèn tí).
A workable situation shifts into one with a defect or obstacle that now needs attention.
Example sentences with 成问题
这件事如果延期交付，可能会成问题。zhè jiàn shì rú guǒ yán qī jiāo fù kě néng huì chéng wèn tí
If this matter is delivered late, it may become a problem.
Tips for using 成问题
- With 了 (le, "change-of-state particle"), the phrase commonly presents trouble as a new development rather than an already established difficulty.