波折

• Pinyin: bō zhé
• Desglose de hanzi: 波 = waves; 折 = 扌(hand) + 斤 (axe), meaning to break or bend

Significado

Altibajos; giros y vueltas; contratiempos/complicaciones inesperadas.

Used to describe obstacles, complications, or unexpected developments in a process. Unlike 挫折 (setback/failure), 波折 emphasizes the winding, unpredictable nature of events rather than outright failure.

Ejemplos

1. 这对情侣的爱情经历了许多波折，最终还是走到了一起。
2. 项目进展中遇到了一些波折，但总体进度仍在可控范围内。
3. 他的创业之路充满波折，但从未想过放弃。

Guía de uso

Contexto: narrative, life events, projects

Tono: reflective

Correcto

• 人生难免有波折，关键是如何面对。(Life inevitably has twists and turns — the key is how you face them.)
• 虽然经历了一些波折，但结果还是好的。(Although there were some complications, the outcome was good.)

Incorrecto

• 我今天上班遇到了波折。(For minor daily inconveniences, just describe them — 波折 implies significant complications)

Origen e historia

波 (wave) + 折 (to bend, break). Like waves that twist and turn rather than flowing straight.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal