磨难

• 병음: mó nàn
• 한자 분석: 磨 = 石 (stone) + 麻 (hemp) — a grinding stone; 难 = 又 (again) + 隹 (bird) — originally 'a difficult bird to catch,' extended to mean difficulty

뜻

시련; 고난; 큰 어려움

Carries a literary and philosophical weight. Often used to convey that suffering is character-building. Common in biographical writing, religious discourse, and literature. 历经磨难 (having endured many ordeals) is a common phrase. The Buddhist concept of 磨难 as a test on the path to spiritual growth adds cultural depth.

예문

1. 她历经无数磨难，终于凭借坚韧的意志走到了今天这个位置。
2. 这部传记详细记述了主人公早年所经历的种种磨难与挫折。
3. 人只有经历过真正的磨难，才能深刻体会到平凡生活的珍贵。

사용 가이드

맥락: biography, philosophy, religion, literature, personal growth

어조: serious, sympathetic

올바른 표현

• 正是那段艰难的岁月和无数次磨难，锻造了他面对困境时钢铁般的意志与坚韧。(It was precisely that difficult period and countless ordeals that forged his iron will and resilience in the face of adversity.)
• 故事的主人公历经磨难后终于找到了内心真正的平静与人生的归宿。(After enduring many hardships, the protagonist finally found genuine inner peace and a true sense of belonging in life.)

피해야 할 표현

• 把'磨难'用于轻微的日常不便 (磨难 implies serious, testing hardship; for minor inconveniences use 麻烦 or 困难)

기원과 역사

磨 (to grind, to wear down) + 难 (difficulty, hardship). Together convey the image of being worn down by difficulties — enduring grinding trials.

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal