B1 noun Neutral

难题

nan˧˥ tʰi˧˥

A difficult problem or task that requires significant effort and intelligence to solve.

Examples

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1

他终于解开了这道数学难题。

He finally solved this difficult math problem.

2

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.

3

这对他来说真是个不小的难题。

This is truly a big problem for him.

Word Family

Noun
难题
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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

1

他终于解开了这道数学难题。

academic

He finally solved this difficult math problem.

2

资金短缺是公司目前面临的最大难题。

business

Shortage of funds is the biggest challenge the company currently faces.

3

这对他来说真是个不小的难题。

everyday

This is truly a big problem for him.

4

科学家们正在攻克癌症治疗的难题。

formal

Scientists are working on the difficult problem of cancer treatment.

5

这事儿可真是个难题,你帮我想想办法。

informal

This is really a tough one, help me think of a way.

Word Family

Noun
难题

Common Collocations

解决难题 to solve a difficult problem
面临难题 to face a difficult task
数学难题 difficult math problem
攻克难题 to overcome a tough problem
世纪难题 problem of the century

Common Phrases

难中之难

the most difficult of all

Often Confused With

难题 vs 困难

困难 is a general state of difficulty; 难题 is a specific problem or question.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in academic contexts to describe research questions or social issues.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use it to describe a difficult person; use '难相处' instead.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'difficult' (难) 'question' (题).

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Word Origin

From '难' (difficult) and '题' (topic/question).

Grammar Patterns

一个...的难题 解决/攻克难题

Quick Quiz

人口老龄化是现代社会必须面对的___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 难题

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