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Definition
Difficulties, troubles, or painful reasons that are hard to speak about or express to others.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a situation where someone is forced to act in a way that might be misunderstood because they cannot reveal the full truth. It carries a sense of helplessness and internal conflict rather than just a simple excuse. People often use it to defend someone's character when their actions seem questionable or unkind at first glance.
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He actually has his own reasons for doing that.
What kind of hidden difficulty do you have that you cannot talk about?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a hidden reason
to understand someone's hidden difficulty
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple excuses or minor inconveniences. It is reserved for serious, often personal or moral dilemmas that cause genuine distress to the person keeping them secret.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
