waan6 naan6患難患难

Jyutpingwaan6 naan6

Yalewaahn naahn

名詞Common

Definition

Adversity, trials and tribulations, or a difficult situation filled with hardships.

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How it's used

Focuses on the shared experience of suffering or significant life challenges rather than just minor inconveniences. It is almost exclusively used in the context of deep relationships, such as between spouses or lifelong friends, to emphasize loyalty during dark times. It carries a heavy, serious tone and is rarely used to describe trivial daily problems.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩gung1公po2婆zan1真hai6係gung6共waan6患naan6難。

That couple really went through thick and thin together.

nei5你hang2肯pui4陪ngo5我ging1經lik6歷waan6患naan6難，ngo5我hou2好gam2感dung6動。

I am so touched that you are willing to go through hardships with me.

Common phrases

gung6共waan6患naan6難

to share adversity

waan6患naan6難gin3見zan1真cing4情

a friend in need is a friend indeed

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe everyday bad luck or minor stress like failing a test or missing a bus. It is reserved for major life crises or long term struggles that test the strength of a bond.