Meaning and Usage
The term '受挫' (shòucuò) means to experience setbacks or frustrations, often in the context of plans, efforts, or ambitions being obstructed or failing. It is commonly used to describe emotional or practical difficulties when things do not go as expected.
Common Contexts
'受挫' is frequently used in personal, academic, or professional contexts to express encountering obstacles or failures. For example, someone might say they '受挫' in their career or studies.
Collocations and Patterns
- 受挫感 (feeling of frustration): emphasizes the emotional impact.
- 遭受挫折 (to suffer setbacks): formal expression often used in writing.
- 受挫后 (after experiencing setbacks): used to describe subsequent actions or feelings.
Usage Notes
When using '受挫', the focus is on the experience of being hindered or frustrated rather than the cause. It often implies a temporary difficulty rather than permanent failure. Avoid confusing it with '失败' (failure), which is more absolute. '受挫' can be followed by expressions of emotional response or actions taken afterward.
Tone and Register
The term is neutral and suitable for both spoken and written Chinese, including formal contexts such as news reports or academic discussions.