tiu1 zin3挑戰挑战
Jyutpingtiu1 zin3
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Definition
A challenge; a difficult task or situation that is not easily accomplished.
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How it's used
While often used in formal contexts like business or politics, it is frequently applied to personal goals or difficult tasks in daily life. It implies a sense of struggle or a test of one's abilities rather than just a simple problem. When someone says they want to accept a challenge, they are expressing a desire to push their boundaries.
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This job is a huge challenge for me.
Do you dare to accept this challenge?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse it with 難題, which refers more specifically to a difficult problem or puzzle that needs a solution. 挑戰 carries a more active, competitive, or self-improving connotation, whereas 難題 is often just an obstacle.
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Grammar guides
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