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艰难 (jiānnán) - use 艰巨 for tasks that are not only difficult but also require significant resources; 艰难 emphasizes the difficulty itself without the implication of resource intensity.
艰巨 is typically used in formal contexts, such as academic or professional discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with simpler words for 'difficult' like 难 (nán), as 艰巨 implies a higher level of challenge. Common collocations include '艰巨的任务' (arduous task) and '艰巨的挑战' (formidable challenge).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 艰巨 connects to other adjectives describing difficulty or complexity, such as 难 (nán) and 困难 (kùnnan). Students should focus on using it in context to describe tasks or situations requiring substantial effort.
Learners often confuse 艰巨 with simpler adjectives like 难 (nán), which doesn’t convey the same sense of intensity. For instance, saying '这道题很艰巨' (This problem is very difficult) is incorrect; it should be '这道题很难' (This problem is very hard).
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How to say arduous in Chinese
“arduous” in Chinese is艰巨
艰巨 describes tasks or challenges that are extremely difficult and require significant effort or resources to overcome. It is often used in contexts where the difficulty level is acknowledged as formidable, such as in work, studies, or projects.
When to use 艰巨
艰巨 is typically used in formal contexts, such as academic or professional discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with simpler words for 'difficult' like 难 (nán), as 艰巨 implies a higher level of challenge. Common collocations include '艰巨的任务' (arduous task) and '艰巨的挑战' (formidable challenge).
艰巨 or something close to it
艰难 (jiānnán) - use 艰巨 for tasks that are not only difficult but also require significant resources; 艰难 emphasizes the difficulty itself without the implication of resource intensity.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 艰巨 with simpler adjectives like 难 (nán), which doesn’t convey the same sense of intensity. For instance, saying '这道题很艰巨' (This problem is very difficult) is incorrect; it should be '这道题很难' (This problem is very hard).
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Grammar patterns of 艰巨
艰巨 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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You can say, '这个项目的任务非常艰巨' (This project's tasks are very arduous).
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