B1 noun Neutral #2,800 most common 1 min read

挫折

cu4 zh2 /tsʰwɔ˥˩ ʈʂə˧˥/
Practice it

Frustration and setbacks are inevitable parts of life that provide opportunities for learning and growth.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to obstacles encountered in life or work.
  • Often implies a temporary setback rather than final defeat.
  • Commonly associated with personal growth and resilience.

Overview

  1. 1概述：挫折（cuòzhé）是一个描述人生经历中不可避免的负面状态的词汇。它涵盖了从项目失败、考试未通过，到个人情感受挫等多种情境。在中文语境中，挫折不仅指代“失败的结果”，更强调“前进过程中的阻碍”。

Examples

1

他没有被这次挫折打倒。

everyday

He was not defeated by this setback.

2

该项目因技术挫折而被迫暂停。

formal

The project was suspended due to technical setbacks.

3

别因为一点小挫折就放弃。

informal

Don't give up because of a small setback.

4

挫折教育对青少年的心理建设至关重要。

academic

Resilience education is crucial for the psychological development of teenagers.

Common Collocations

经历挫折 Experience setbacks
克服挫折 Overcome setbacks
遭受挫折 Suffer a setback

Common Phrases

挫折教育

Resilience education

屡遭挫折

Repeatedly suffer setbacks

克服挫折

Overcome setbacks

Often Confused With

挫折 vs 失败

Failure refers to the final outcome of not achieving a goal. Setback refers to the difficulty encountered during the process.

挫折 vs 打击

A blow (打击) is often more emotional or sudden. A setback (挫折) is usually a situational obstacle.

Grammar Patterns

遇到挫折 遭受挫折 挫折感

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is formal to neutral. It is frequently used in both professional settings and personal advice. It is a noun and should not be used as a verb.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use it as a verb (e.g., '我挫折了'), which is incorrect. It should be used with a verb like '遇到' or '遭遇'.

Tips

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Pair with verbs of movement

Use verbs like '经历' (experience) or '克服' (overcome) to create natural collocations. This emphasizes the active process of dealing with setbacks.

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Distinguish from pure failure

Do not use '挫折' when referring to a permanent, irreversible failure. It implies a hurdle that can still be crossed.

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The concept of resilience

In Chinese culture, setbacks are often seen as essential tests for character development. The idiom '百折不挠' reflects the ideal response to such challenges.

Word Origin

The word comes from classical roots where '挫' means to depress or frustrate, and '折' means to break. Together they describe the feeling of being bent or broken by obstacles.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, enduring setbacks is often viewed as a prerequisite for wisdom. The phrase '吃一堑长一智' (learn from one's mistakes) captures the essence of how setbacks are handled.

Memory Tip

Think of '挫' as 'rubbing/grinding' and '折' as 'breaking'. A setback is like a rough road that grinds your progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

挫折通常指过程中的阻碍和困难，并不意味着最终的终结。失败则通常指目标没有达成，带有最终结果的意味。

可以使用“积极面对”、“百折不挠”或“从挫折中吸取教训”来描述。这显示了一个人面对困难时的韧性。

最常见的句式是“在……中遇到挫折”或“挫折是通向成功的必经之路”。它通常用作书面语，但在口语中也经常出现。

虽然挫折本身指代负面情境，但在中文文化中，它常被赋予积极的教育意义。人们常说“挫折教育”，旨在培养人的抗压能力。

Test Yourself

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尽管在创业初期遇到了很多___，他依然坚持了下来。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

挫折符合语境中“困难、阻碍”的意思，与“坚持”形成对比。

multiple choice

下列选项中哪一个是近义词？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: b

坎坷指路面不平，比喻人生道路上的艰难曲折，与挫折含义接近。

sentence building

挫折 / 成功 / 是 / 必经之路 / 的

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: a

这是标准的中文表达结构，强调挫折与成功之间的因果与逻辑关系。

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