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HSK
7-9

setback

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

cuo4zhe2 cuòzhé

Meaning


Primary

setback

Alternatives

setbacks, frustration, frustrations

Mnemonic


A 挫折 setback is something that 挫 frustrates your ability to progress by 折 breaking off a path towards success.

Usage


挫折 是 成功 的 一 部分。

Setbacks are part of success.

不要 因为 挫折 而 放弃 梦想。

Don't give up on your dreams because of setbacks.

他 在 学习 过程 中 遇到 了 很多 挫折。

He encountered many setbacks in the learning process.