No. 4,366 in Chinese
忧患
"忧患" means "sorrow and suffering" or "worries and troubles."
In a sentence
忧患是人生中不可避免的一部分。
Adversity is an inevitable part of life.
In this sentence, "忧患" is used as a noun to refer to general adversity or troubles in life.
我们应对忧患时，需要保持冷静。
When facing adversity, we need to stay calm.
Here, "忧患" again functions as a noun, emphasizing challenges or troubles one faces.
忧患意识是国家发展的重要理念。
The awareness of adversity is an important concept for national development.
In this sentence, "忧患" contributes to the compound noun "忧患意识" (the awareness of adversity), demonstrating its abstract usage in contexts of caution and foresight.
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