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搁浅 (gē qiǎn): to run aground; to become stranded; (fig.) to run into difficulties and come to a standstill; to stall

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HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to run aground; to become stranded; (fig.) to run into difficulties and come to a standstill; to stall
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to run aground
  • to become stranded
  • (fig.) to run into difficulties and come to a standstill
  • to stall

Chinese explanation

  • 指船只因水位变浅而停在岸边或浅滩上,无法继续航行
  • 比喻事情遇到障碍而停顿,无法继续进行。

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Character breakdown

HSK 7

to put

HSK 5

shallow

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