波折

• 병음: bō zhé
• 한자 분석: 波 = waves; 折 = 扌(hand) + 斤 (axe), meaning to break or bend

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우여곡절

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.

예문

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。

사용 가이드

맥락: narrative, life events, projects

어조: reflective

올바른 표현

• 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.)

피해야 할 표현

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

기원과 역사

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

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal