受挫 shòucuò thwarted
thwarted; obstructed; setback
How to remember 受挫: 受 to receive + 挫 to check = thwarted.
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How it is used
- 'To suffer a setback / be frustrated / be thwarted' - 计划受挫 (jìhuà shòucuò) the plan hit a snag, 屡遭受挫 to face repeated setbacks.
- Describes an effort/plan/person meeting obstruction and failing to progress; the 挫 = a check/frustration.