No. 7,907 in Chinese
颠沛
"颠沛" means to struggle or be in turmoil, often due to adversity or hardship.
In a sentence
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 describe an unstable and drifting life situation.
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.
Used to illustrate the disruptive impact of conflict causing instability.
他的创业过程中充满了颠沛与艰难。
His entrepreneurial journey was filled with upheavals and hardships.
Employed metaphorically to describe challenges and instability in life's pursuits.
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