created sense approved 顽疾/頑疾 · wánjí · chronic illness
顽疾 / 頑疾
wánjí
chronic illness
a stubborn or long-lasting medical condition or disease
现代医学仍难以彻底根治这种顽疾。
noun
created sense approved 顽疾/頑疾 · wánjí · deep-seated problem
顽疾 / 頑疾
wánjí
deep-seated problem
a persistent, systemic social or organizational issue
腐败是困扰该地区多年的顽疾。
noun