逆境 nìjìng adversity
adversity; predicament
How to remember 逆境: 逆 to disobey + 境 boundary = adversity.
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How it is used
- 'Adversity, hard circumstances' - 在逆境中成长 (zài nìjìng zhōng chéngzhǎng) grow up in adversity.
- The antonym is 顺境 (shùnjìng, favorable circumstances); the pair frames life's ups and downs. Written/inspirational register - 在顺境中 (zài shùnjìng zhōng) in good times.
- Habitually pairs with 面对 (miànduì, face) and 战胜 (zhànshèng, overcome).