坎坷不平 bumpy and uneven
Explanation
形容道路不平坦，比喻人生道路或事业发展过程中遇到许多困难和挫折。
Describes an uneven road and uses this to compare the difficulties and setbacks in life or career.
Origin Story
很久以前，在一个偏远的山村里，住着一位名叫小莲的姑娘。她从小就失去了父母，独自一人生活。为了生存，她不得不每天走着一条崎岖的山路去镇上卖柴。这条路不仅蜿蜒曲折，而且遍布荆棘和乱石，走起来异常艰难。每走一步，小莲都要小心翼翼，生怕摔倒。但她并没有放弃，她咬紧牙关，一步一个脚印地向前走。日复一日，年复一年，这条坎坷不平的山路见证了小莲的坚强和毅力。最终，她靠着自己的努力，在镇上开了一家小店，过上了幸福的生活。
A long time ago, in a remote mountain village, lived a girl named Xiao Lian. She lost her parents at a young age and lived alone. To survive, she had to walk a rugged mountain path to the town to sell firewood every day. This path was not only winding, but also full of thorns and rocks, making it exceptionally difficult to walk. Every step, Xiao Lian had to be very careful, afraid of falling. But she didn't give up, she gritted her teeth, and moved forward one step at a time. Day after day, year after year, this bumpy mountain road witnessed Xiao Lian's strength and perseverance. Finally, through her own efforts, she opened a small shop in town and lived a happy life.
Usage
常用于形容人生道路、事业发展或其他方面面临的困难和挑战。
Often used to describe the difficulties and challenges faced in life, career, or other aspects.
Examples
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他的人生道路坎坷不平，充满了挑战。
ta de rensheng daolu kanke buping, chongmanle tiaozhan.
His life path was bumpy and full of challenges.
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创业之路注定坎坷不平，需要坚持不懈的努力。
chuangye zhilu zhuding kanke buping, xuyao jianchi buxie de nuli.
The road to entrepreneurship is inevitably bumpy and requires perseverance.