tuō kùndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to get out of a difficult situation
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Original source entry:

脫困 脱困 [tuo1 kun4] /to get out of a difficult situation/

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Other forms in these source records: 脫困

  • 脱
    tuō

    to shed / to take off / to escape / to get away from

  • 困
    kùn

    to trap / to surround / hard-pressed / stranded / destitute / sleepy / tired

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