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陷入困境 (fall into a difficult situation)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is a verb-object phrase acting as a fixed expression. 陷入 (xiànrù) means 'to fall into' or 'to sink into', and 困境 (kùnjìng) means 'a difficult situation', 'predicament', or 'dilemma'. It describes the act of entering a challenging or problematic state.

Sample sentences

公司因管理不善而陷入困境。

The company fell into difficulties due to poor management.

他发现自己陷入了进退两难的困境。

He found himself in an impossible dilemma.

我们必须找到解决方案，才能避免陷入更大的困境。

We must find a solution to avoid falling into a greater predicament.

Quick facts

synonyms:身陷囹圄 (shēnxiàn língyǔ - to be imprisoned, often metaphorically for a severe predicament), 进退两难 (jìntuìliǎngnán - in a dilemma, difficult to advance or retreat)

structure:Verb-Object (V-O) structure, commonly used as a predicate or complement in a sentence. '困境' is almost always used in a negative context.

Often used with

使公司陷入困境 (to cause the company to fall into difficulties)

避免陷入困境 (to avoid falling into a predicament)

经济困境 (economic difficulties)

政治困境 (political predicament)

摆脱困境 (to escape from a difficult situation)

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Example

公司因管理不善而陷入困境。

The company fell into difficulties due to poor management.

他发现自己陷入了进退两难的困境。

He found himself in an impossible dilemma.