Chinese phrase
我被困住了 wǒ bèi kùn zhù le
Meaning
I'm trapped
When to use it
It means the speaker cannot escape a place or situation. It often describes an urgent situation, but it can also refer to feeling stuck in a difficult situation.
Example dialogue
电梯坏了，我被困住了。 diàn tī huài le wǒ bèi kùn zhù le
The elevator broke down, and I'm trapped.
别怕，我马上联系维修人员，很快就有人来。 bié pà wǒ mǎ shàng lián xì wéi xiū rén yuán hěn kuài jiù yǒu rén lái
Don't be afraid, I'll contact the repair team right away, and someone will be here soon.