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The character 艰 is the simplified form of the traditional 艱, which originally comprised several components to convey the idea of hardship. Its modern structure pairs the semantic component 艮, suggesting hardness or difficulty, with the component 又 on the left. The core meaning centers on enduring severe difficulties or strenuous circumstances. It is used almost exclusively in compound words that describe tough living conditions, arduous journeys, or challenging tasks demanding great effort and perseverance.
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学习是艰难的。
他面对艰难的挑战。
克服艰难需要勇气。
他在艰苦的环境中工作。
这项任务艰巨而重要。
他们经历了艰辛的旅程。
艰苦的训练使他更强壮。
尽管前路艰险，他依然坚持。