English–Chinese
“setback” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbō zhé
Example
我们的计划遇到了一点波折。wǒ men de jì huà yù dào le yì diǎn bō zhé
Our plan encountered a minor setback.
How to say “setback” in Chinese
“Setback” in Chinese is 波折 (bō zhé).
An uneven path in which progress meets interruptions and temporary obstacles.
Example sentences with 波折
他的人生充满了波折，但他从未放弃。tā de rén shēng chōng mǎn le bō zhé dàn tā cóng wèi fàng qì
His life was full of twists and turns, but he never gave up.
Tips for using 波折
- The noun applies to plans, negotiations, careers, and other developing situations, not only to physical barriers or travel.