jiān​sè

involved and abstruse

艰涩 艱澀 jiān​sè
involved and abstruse
(of writing) deep and difficult to understand; lacking in flow or clarity
hard to traverse
(of roads or paths) difficult to travel along; obstructed
harsh and bitter
(of food or taste) bitter and hard to swallow
uninspired
lacking in creative flow; being slow or dull in literary composition

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