搁浅 gē qiǎn

fig. to run into difficulties and stop; to run aground

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 18644th word

Definitions

  1. 1. fig. to run into difficulties and stop
  2. 2. to run aground
  3. 3. to be stranded (of ship)

Characters

Character Meaning
搁 gē HSK 6
to put aside; to place; to shelve
浅 qiǎn HSK 5
shallow; light (color); sound of moving water