English–Chinese

“predicament” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinkùn jìng

Example

公司因为订单减少,陷入了困境。gōng sī yīn wèi dìng dān jián shǎo xiàn rù le kùn jìng

The company is in a predicament because its orders have decreased.

Illustration for 困境 (predicament)

How to say “predicament” in Chinese

“Predicament” in Chinese is 困境 (kùn jìng).

A difficult situation closes off normal ways forward and demands a solution.

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

Example sentences with 困境

在国际市场波动时,公司需要及时应对困境。zài guó jì shì chǎng bō dòng shí gōng sī xū yào jí shí yìng duì kùn jìng

When the international market fluctuates, the company needs to promptly cope with its predicament.

Tips for using 困境

  • As a noun, 困境 (kùnjìng, "predicament") describes the situation itself, while worry or sadness must be expressed separately.

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