English–Chinese

“difficult” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiān jù

Example

照顾病人是一项艰巨的任务。zhào gù bìng rén shì yí xiàng jiān jù de rèn wù

Taking care of a sick person is a difficult task.

Illustration for 艰巨 (difficult)

How to say “difficult” in Chinese

“Difficult” in Chinese is 艰巨 (jiān jù).

A demanding undertaking that requires unusually great effort, resources, or time.

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

Example sentences with 艰巨

改革面临着艰巨的挑战。gǎi gé miàn lín zhe jiān jù de tiǎo zhàn

The reform faces an arduous challenge.

Tips for using 艰巨

  • Compared with a mild problem, this adjective presents the work as substantial in scale, which makes it useful in serious reports and workplace discussions.

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