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曲折
qūzhé
Description
"曲折"可以说路很弯，不是直的。
"曲折" can describe a road that is very winding, not straight.
它也常常用来说事情很复杂，有很多变化，不容易。
It is also often used to say that something is very complicated, with many changes, and not easy.
Meanings
曲折qūzhé
winding; bending; not straight
这条小路很曲折。
This path is very winding.
曲折qūzhé
complicated; full of twists and turns
他的经历很曲折。
His experiences were full of twists and turns.
曲折qūzhé
twists and turns; complications
这个故事有很多曲折。
This story has many twists and turns.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
曲 (bent) + 折 (break/turn), both meaning non-straight, combined for winding.
- Nuance
literal for roads; figuratively for life stories or events full of ups and downs.
In videos
“可是又很曲折”
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