难题
A difficult problem or task that requires significant effort and intelligence to solve.
Examples
3 of 5他终于解开了这道数学难题。
He finally solved this difficult math problem.
资金短缺是公司目前面临的最大难题。
Shortage of funds is the biggest challenge the company currently faces.
这对他来说真是个不小的难题。
This is truly a big problem for him.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'difficult' (难) 'question' (题).
Quick Quiz
人口老龄化是现代社会必须面对的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 难题
Examples
他终于解开了这道数学难题。
academicHe finally solved this difficult math problem.
资金短缺是公司目前面临的最大难题。
businessShortage of funds is the biggest challenge the company currently faces.
这对他来说真是个不小的难题。
everydayThis is truly a big problem for him.
科学家们正在攻克癌症治疗的难题。
formalScientists are working on the difficult problem of cancer treatment.
这事儿可真是个难题,你帮我想想办法。
informalThis is really a tough one, help me think of a way.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
难中之难
the most difficult of all
Often Confused With
困难 is a general state of difficulty; 难题 is a specific problem or question.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic contexts to describe research questions or social issues.
Common Mistakes
Do not use it to describe a difficult person; use '难相处' instead.
Memory Tip
Think of 'difficult' (难) 'question' (题).
Word Origin
From '难' (difficult) and '题' (topic/question).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
人口老龄化是现代社会必须面对的___。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 难题
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