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波折
bōzhé
Description
"波折"是指做一件事情的时候，遇到的困难和不顺利的变化。
"波折" refers to difficulties and setbacks encountered when doing something.
人们常说"一波三折"，意思是一件事经过了很多困难才成功。
People often say "一波三折", meaning a matter succeeds after many difficulties.
Meanings
波折bōzhé
setback; twists and turns; complication
这件事经历了很多波折才成功。
This matter went through many twists and turns before succeeding.
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Notes
- Etymology
波 means 'wave' and 折 means 'to bend', together suggesting a bumpy, uneven process.
- Nuance
often used with 经历 or 遇到; implies difficulties eventually overcome.
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