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“be stranded” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinbèi kùn

Example

我们被困在机场。wǒ men bèi kùn zài jī chǎng

We are stranded at the airport.

Illustration for 被困 (be stranded)

How to say “be stranded” in Chinese

“Be stranded” in Chinese is 被困 (bèi kùn).

A person remains in a place or situation because an outside barrier keeps the way out closed.

Full entry for 被困: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 被困

我被困在电梯里了。wǒ bèi kùn zài diàn tī lǐ le

I got stuck in the elevator.

Tips for using 被困

  • The Chinese expression is broader than travel vocabulary in English and can describe a temporary hold-up in a building, vehicle, or public place.

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