No. 327 in Chinese
挑战
"Challenge."
In a sentence
学习一门新语言是一种挑战。
Learning a new language is a challenge.
Here, '挑战' is used as a noun meaning 'challenge' or 'an arduous task.'
他挑战了传统的观念。
He challenged conventional ideas.
In this sentence, '挑战' functions as a verb meaning 'to challenge' or 'to question.'
我们在面对挑战时要勇敢。
We should be brave when facing challenges.
Here, '挑战' again acts as a noun, referring to 'difficulties or obstacles that test one's abilities.'
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