"have a hard time of it" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 过得很艰难

Definition

在一段时间里经历许多困难、问题或挑战。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

非正式、稍显老派的表达，表示经历长时间的困难或问题。常用于表达同情，不适用于小或很快解决的问题。

Examples

She had a hard time of it after losing her job.

她失业后**过得很艰难**。

They had a hard time of it during the cold winter.

他们在寒冷的冬天里**过得很艰难**。

My grandfather had a hard time of it growing up in the war.

我祖父在战争中长大时**过得很艰难**。

I know you've had a hard time of it lately, but things will get better.

我知道你最近**过得很艰难**，但情况会好转的。

He really had a hard time of it after the accident, but he's doing better now.

他在事故后真的**过得很艰难**，但现在好多了。

Sometimes families have a hard time of it making ends meet.

有时候家庭**过得很艰难**，很难维持生计。