搁浅

Traditional: 擱淺

gē qiǎn

Dictionary entry

to run aground; to become stranded

What does 搁浅 mean?

搁浅 (gē qiǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to run aground; to become stranded

2(fig.) to run into difficulties and come to a standstill; to stall

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搁gēto put; to place; to leave · to put aside; to shelve; to postpone 浅jiānsound of moving water

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搁浅

gē qiǎn

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