This is the 7907th most frequent Chinese word.
颠沛
"颠沛" means to struggle or be in turmoil, often due to adversity or hardship.
Used to describe an unstable and drifting life situation.
这位老人经历了许多颠沛流离的生活。
This elderly person has experienced a lot of nomadic and unstable life.
Used to illustrate the disruptive impact of conflict causing instability.
战争使许多家庭处于颠沛状态。
War has caused many families to be in a state of upheaval.
Employed metaphorically to describe challenges and instability in life's pursuits.