jiāo​kùn

to be beset by multiple difficulties

  • created sense approved 交困 · jiāo​kùn · to be beset by multiple difficulties — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    交困

    jiāo​kùn

    to be beset by multiple difficulties

    to be plagued by multiple problems occurring simultaneously, such as internal and external or political and economic issues

    交 (literal) → 交 · jiāo · simultaneously 困 (literal) → 困 · kùn · to be stranded

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  • created sense approved 交困 · jiāo​kùn · to be in difficulty together — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    交困

    jiāo​kùn

    to be in difficulty together

    for different groups or parties to fall into a difficult situation together, such as the army and the people or superiors and subordinates

    交 (literal) → 交 · jiāo · mutually 困 (literal) → 困 · kùn · to be stranded

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