"have a hard time" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 很难
• 有困难

Definition

做某事很困难或在面对任务时感到吃力。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

该表达较为口语化，常用于后接动词-ing结构表示具体困难。用于表达较大的困难和挑战，不适用于小问题。类似“感到很难做…”。

Examples

She has a hard time waking up early.

她**很难**早起。

I had a hard time understanding the question.

我**很难**理解这个问题。

They are having a hard time finding a new apartment.

他们**很难**找到新公寓。

I always have a hard time saying no to my friends.

我总是**很难**对朋友说不。

He's having a hard time moving on after the breakup.

分手后他**很难**走出来。

If you're having a hard time, just let me know—I'm here to help.

如果你**很难受**，请告诉我——我在这里帮你。