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