English–Chinese
“get stuck” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiàn
Example
车轮陷在泥里。chē lún xiàn zài ní lǐ
The wheel is stuck in the mud.
How to say “get stuck” in Chinese
“Get stuck” in Chinese is 陷 (xiàn).
Descent into a place or condition that grips the subject instead of letting it pass through.
Example sentences with 陷
谈判陷入僵局，双方暂停了会谈。tán pàn xiàn rù jiāng jú shuāng fāng zàn tíng le huì tán
The negotiations reached a stalemate, and both sides suspended the talks.
Tips for using 陷
- In conversation, the same verb covers a physical problem and a difficult situation, so the subject and surrounding words usually show whether the meaning is concrete or abstract.