<p>曲折的学习经历= step-by-step experiences of learning/(properly) gradual advancing in learning.  </p>

<p>坎坷的学习经历= troublesome experiences of learning</p>

<p>Since 经历 is equivalent to experience's'   in English, it must be step-like. Thus we shall focus on the secondary meaning of the adjectives.</p>

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2013-12-19T07:37:40.883Z
2013-12-19T07:37:40.883Z
Joseph S WU
<p>曲折的学习经历</p>

<pre><code>an intricate study experience
a complicated study experience
a study experience with a lot of twists and turns
</code></pre>

<p>it's <em>very</em> hard to translate <code>坎坷的学习经历</code> without become 'negative'</p>

<pre><code>a bumpy study experience
a rough bumpy experience
</code></pre>

<p>but these still sound rather negative - the <code>曲折的学习经历</code> sound a lot more neutral.</p>

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2014-06-07T14:31:52.500Z
2014-06-07T14:31:52.500Z
Mou某
<p>How will you say "曲折的学习经历" without negative connotation? "torturous experience" is one that involves pain, suffering, or discomfort, and does it indicate some negativity?</p>

<p>For example, a graduate student who had to change his study focus twice, and hoped that he could eventually switch to the research area he loved. </p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Because of his 曲折的学习经历, he more treasures the opportunity that he can have.</p>
</blockquote>

<p>How about"坎坷的学习经历"? Will it be more appropriate and easier to translate into English, than "曲折的学习经历"?</p>

<p>If if were you, how would you say the above in English?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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2013-12-11T20:05:20.597Z
I somewhat think that all your questions are offtopic here since they involve translating from Chinese to another language. See here: http://meta.chinese.stackexchange.com/questions/237/faq-what-is-on-topic-and-off-topic-on-this-site
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"曲折的学习经历" in English?
# "曲折的学习经历" in English?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2013-12-11)

How will you say "曲折的学习经历" without negative connotation? "torturous experience" is one that involves pain, suffering, or discomfort, and does it indicate some negativity?

For example, a graduate student who had to change his study focus twice, and hoped that he could eventually switch to the research area he loved.

> Because of his 曲折的学习经历, he more treasures the opportunity that he can have.

How about"坎坷的学习经历"? Will it be more appropriate and easier to translate into English, than "曲折的学习经历"?

If if were you, how would you say the above in English?

Thanks!

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: I somewhat think that all your questions are offtopic here since they involve translating from Chinese to another language. See here: http://meta.chinese.stackexchange.com/questions/237/faq-what-is-on-topic-and-off-topic-on-this-site  

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2013-12-19. Score: 2

曲折的学习经历= step-by-step experiences of learning/(properly) gradual advancing in learning.

坎坷的学习经历= troublesome experiences of learning

Since 经历 is equivalent to experience's' in English, it must be step-like. Thus we shall focus on the secondary meaning of the adjectives.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2014-06-07. Score: 0

曲折的学习经历

```
an intricate study experience
a complicated study experience
a study experience with a lot of twists and turns

```

it's *very* hard to translate `坎坷的学习经历` without become 'negative'

```
a bumpy study experience
a rough bumpy experience

```

but these still sound rather negative - the `曲折的学习经历` sound a lot more neutral.


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