受挫 (shòu cuò): thwarted; obstructed; setback

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: thwarted; obstructed; setback
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 7

Full definitions

thwarted
obstructed
setback

Chinese explanation

遇到困难或阻碍，使希望、计划或努力无法顺利实现
感到失败或不如意。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

to receive

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Example sentences

He failed several interviews in a row. Although he was quite frustrated, he didn't give up and continued to send out resumes.

The startup suffered a setback early on when its funding chain broke. He had to readjust his plans and look for new investors.

After she was frustrated in the math competition, her teacher encouraged her, saying that failure is the mother of success; as long as she keeps practicing, she will surely do well next time.

He was upset after losing in the competition to an opponent weaker than himself. He felt terrible and decided to double his training.

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