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过不去

HSK 7-9

guòbuqù

cannot pass through; cannot get over psychologically

Alternative translations

  • infranchissable
  • chercher querelle
  • garder le regret de qch
  • être désolé (d'avoir manqué à son devoir)

Explanation

to embarrass; unable to make it through

Examples

他总是过不去这个坎。

tā zǒng shì guòbùqù zhège kǎn

He can't seem to get over this hurdle.

这个问题让她过不去面子。

zhè ge wèntí ràng tā guòbùqù miànzi

This question puts her in an embarrassing situation.