粵

逆jik6境ging2

jik6 ging2nì jìng

English

  1. adversity
  2. adversity; adverse circumstances
  3. predicament

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 困難;挫折;難關;唔順利嘅情況(量詞:個)

Examples

  • 我哋要學習泰然面對逆境。

    We must learn to face adversity with grace.

    Tatoeba · tigro1973 CC BY

  • 每個人都應該學識逆境求生。

    Every one should learn to survive under adversity

  • 虽然有逆境,建筑师仲系赢取咗享誉全球嘅荣誉。

    Despite adversity, the architect achieved worldwide fame.

    Tatoeba · WilliamKwok CC BY

  • 虽然有逆境,建筑师仲系赢取咗享誉全球嘅名誉。

    Despite adversity, the architect achieved worldwide fame.

    Tatoeba · WilliamKwok CC BY

  • 逆境出人才。

    Adversity makes a man wise, not rich.

    Tatoeba · zhouj1955 CC BY

  • 我们必须学会优雅地面对逆境。

    We must learn to meet adversity gracefully.

    Tatoeba · fucongcong CC BY

  • 逆境顺境看襟度,临喜临怒看涵养。

    Adversity and prosperity reveal one's breadth of mind; joy and anger test one's self-restraint.

    Tatoeba · fenfang557 CC BY

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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