沟沟坎坎 — “Difficulties and obstacles encountered in life or work”
沟沟坎坎 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “difficulties and obstacles encountered in life or work”. Ups and downs; a rugged path full of challenges. Literally, “gullies and ridges; pits and bumps; rough terrain”.
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What does 沟沟坎坎 mean?
沟沟坎坎 (gōu gōu kǎn kǎn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “difficulties and obstacles encountered in life or work”.
How do you pronounce 沟沟坎坎?
沟沟坎坎 is pronounced gōu gōu kǎn kǎn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 沟沟坎坎 literally mean?
Literally, 沟沟坎坎 means “gullies and ridges; pits and bumps; rough terrain”. It is used to mean “difficulties and obstacles encountered in life or work”.
What is the Chinese definition of 沟沟坎坎?
难走的地方，比喻做事时所遇到的困难与障碍