jiān​sè

involved and abstruse

Senses

艰涩/ 艱澀 jiān​sè involved and abstruse

(of writing) deep and difficult to understand; lacking in flow or clarity

艰涩/ 艱澀 jiān​sè hard to traverse

(of roads or paths) difficult to travel along; obstructed

艰涩/ 艱澀 jiān​sè harsh and bitter

(of food or taste) bitter and hard to swallow

艰涩/ 艱澀 jiān​sè uninspired

lacking in creative flow; being slow or dull in literary composition

References

antonym 流畅/流暢 艰涩/艱澀