陷
入

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The Chinese word "陷入" is formed by combining the character "陷", meaning to sink or fall, with "入", meaning to enter; here, "陷" functions as the primary verb indicating the action, while "入" serves as a directional complement that denotes moving into a resulting state, thus creating a compound verb that literally means to sink into or become trapped in, often referring to entering difficult situations.

Example Sentences Hide

他陷入了巨大的困境。

Tā xiànrùle jùdà de kùnjìng.

He has fallen into a great predicament.

听完故事，她陷入了沉思。

Tīng wán gùshì, tā xiànrùle chénsī.

After hearing the story, she fell into deep thought.

双方为小事陷入了激烈的争论。

Shuāngfāng wèi xiǎoshì xiànrùle jīliè de zhēnglùn.

The two sides fell into a heated argument over a trivial matter.

这家公司陷入了严重的财务危机。

Zhè jiā gōngsī xiànrùle yánzhòng de cáiwù wēijī.

This company has fallen into a serious financial crisis.

他的论证陷入了一种无法自证的逻辑循环。

Tā de lùnzhèng xiànrùle yī zhǒng wúfǎ zìzhèng de luójí xúnhuán.

His argument has fallen into a logical cycle that cannot prove itself.

Word Definition - 陷入

xiàn rù to sink into; to get caught up in; to land in (a predicament)

Individual Character Details

陷 xiàn
入 rù