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“difficult problem” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnán tí

Example

这个难题我们一起解决吧。zhè ge nán tí wǒ men yì qǐ jiě jué ba

Let's solve this difficult problem together.

Illustration for 难题 (difficult problem)

How to say “difficult problem” in Chinese

“Difficult problem” in Chinese is 难题 (nán tí).

A difficult question or challenge that blocks progress until a way through is found.

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

Example sentences with 难题

考试时他遇到了一道难题。kǎo shì shí tā yù dào le yí dào nán tí

He came across a difficult problem during the exam.

Tips for using 难题

  • In everyday Chinese, 难题 (nántí, "difficult problem") can describe a personal trouble or a shared challenge, not only a question on a worksheet.

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