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The word "遭遇" is formed by combining the character "遭", which means to encounter or undergo, often with a connotation of misfortune, and the character "遇", which means to meet or encounter. Together, they create a compound where both components contribute the idea of encountering, specifically emphasizing the experience of adverse events or hardships.

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他在路上遭遇了事故。

Tā zài lù shàng zāoyù le shìgù.

He encountered an accident on the road.

昨天我们遭遇了大雨。

Zuótiān wǒmen zāoyù le dàyǔ.

Yesterday we encountered heavy rain.

在旅行中，我们遭遇了许多困难。

Zài lǚxíng zhōng, wǒmen zāoyù le xǔduō kùnnán.

During the trip, we encountered many difficulties.

由于经济危机，很多公司遭遇了破产。

Yóuyú jīngjì wēijī, hěnduō gōngsī zāoyù le pòchǎn.

Due to the economic crisis, many companies encountered bankruptcy.

在探索未知领域时，科学家们常常遭遇意想不到的挑战。

Zài tànsuǒ wèizhī lǐngyù shí, kēxuéjiāmen chángcháng zāoyù yìxiǎng bú dào de tiǎozhàn.

When exploring unknown fields, scientists often encounter unexpected challenges.

Word Definition - 遭遇

zāo yù to meet with; to encounter (esp. misfortune or hardship); an experience (esp. adverse)

Individual Character Details

遭 zāo
遇 yù, yù