挑战
tiǎozhànTraditional: 挑战
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Translation
challenge, to challenge
Word origin
A compound of 挑 (tiǎo, to provoke, to stir up) and 战 (zhàn, to fight, war), giving the sense of provoking a contest or test.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 挑 (tiǎo, to provoke) + 战 (zhàn, to fight)
Stroke order
挑
战
Examples
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This is a very big challenge.
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We must face the challenge bravely.
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He enjoys taking on new challenges.
语言。
Learning a language is a kind of challenge.
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This job is full of challenges.
挑战 (tiǎo zhàn) means a challenge, or to challenge someone or something. It works both as a noun for a difficult task and as a verb for confronting an obstacle or rival.
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